Ancient-DNA analysis solves 500-year-old mystery of what killed 2 Medici brothers
Ancient-DNA analysis solves 500-year-old mystery of Medici brothers' death
📍 Aftermath
Ancient DNA analysis of the Medici brothers' remains revealed malaria-causing protozoa. This research ruled out the poison theory and confirmed that malaria killed the brothers.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Who were the Medici brothers?
The Medici brothers were members of the Medici family, a powerful family in Florence, Italy, during the Renaissance era
What was the cause of death of the Medici brothers?
According to ancient DNA analysis, the Medici brothers died of malaria
What else was discovered about the malaria strain that killed the Medici brothers?
The analysis revealed an old parasite strain
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The remains of two Medici brothers have been analyzed using ancient DNA, providing conclusive evidence that they died of malaria. Coverage from The Times of India, The Independent, La Brújula Verde, Phys.org, and Live Science emphasizes that this discovery ends centuries of speculation about poisoning.
The analysis also revealed an old parasite strain. The next step to watch is how this finding impacts the understanding of malaria's history and its evolution over time.
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Ancient-DNA analysis solves 500-year-old mystery of what killed 2 Medici brothers Live Science · 92d ago broke it first
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