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Medieval disease DNA preservation

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Research finding sheeppox virus DNA in medieval parchment, demonstrating how historical documents aid disease research.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Scientists have found evidence of an ancient sheep disease by analyzing DNA preserved in medieval parchment
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sheeppox virus, suggesting the disease has circulated among sheep for at least 3,500 years