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Chilean mummies

Coverage of Chilean mummies in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 30 · 18:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 18:00 UTC
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smallpoxtopic1Atlanticplace1European colonizationtopic1Americasplace1viral lineagetopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 30 · 18:00 UTCSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
    Chilean mummies reveal a lost lineage of smallpox

    DNA from Chilean mummies reveals an extinct lineage of smallpox. The virus was introduced to the Americas during European colonization from the Atlantic region.

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