# How smallpox reached the Americas: first genomic evidence points to Europeans

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-01 07:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| nature.com | How smallpox reached the Americas: first genomic evidence points to Europeans | 2026-07-31 07:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE13RlhhRi1RTUw0bDlyZ3lsbDBON09JbEJVcHZBTGVvWXV6akdvUkE3WUUyM0JZRThGcWNobEhYS0tKWEkwdlRKOUxtQVU0MkdrdzdNaWM3emRPUFVXQ29V?oc=5) |

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