Ancient mummy DNA connects smallpox to European colonization
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-07-31 04:16 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Europe, Latin America
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This photo provided by Bernardo Arriaza shows the Camarones coast on Nov. 2, 2018, in Northern Chile, where scientists found evidence of ancient smallpox infections. (Bernardo Arriaza via AP)
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