Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease
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Scientists extracted ancient DNA from medieval parchment, identifying a virus with a 3,700-year history that was linked to a recent outbreak killing 500,000 animals. The findings, reported across multiple outlets on September 21, 2026, rewrote the known evolutionary timeline of the pathogen.
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