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Study Reveals Sheeppox Virus DNA Found in Medieval Manuscripts

A study published in Science Advances reveals that sheeppox virus DNA has been found in medieval manuscripts, providing insights into the virus's evolution over 3,500 years. The research highlights the potential for historical archives to contain genetic traces of past animal disease outbreaks.

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A study published in Science Advances reveals that sheeppox virus DNA has been found in medieval manuscripts, providing insights into the virus's evolution over 3,500 years. The research highlights the potential for historical archives to contain genetic traces of past animal disease outbreaks.

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Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus

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Study Reveals Sheeppox Virus DNA Found in Medieval Manuscripts