Did scientists just solve a 550-year-old medical cold case? | Scientific American
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Researchers propose that Simonetta Vespucci, the model for Botticelli's Venus, may have died from a pituitary tumor rather than tuberculosis, based on physical changes in portraits and accounts of her final illness. Their findings suggest the need for new perspectives in both medical and historical analysis of such cases.
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Graded by NewzGrade AI AI · provisional on July 26, 2026 at 07:08 PM
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The article is classified as news, presenting a research finding in a clear and engaging manner, although it edges into promotional content towards the end.
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