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Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease

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What happened

The 3,500-year history of sheeppox was written into the books—quite literally.

Key facts

  • The 3,500-year history of sheeppox was written into the books—quite literally.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:05:13 UTC.

Why it matters

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