Chilean mummies prove Europeans brought smallpox to the Americas | Popular Science
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Researchers have identified the oldest viral DNA of smallpox in Chilean mummies, providing genetic evidence that the disease was brought to the Americas by Europeans. This discovery strengthens the understanding of how smallpox evolved and spread among vulnerable populations during colonial times.
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