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Syphilis's Ancient American Origins Uncovered

New DNA from an ancient skeleton challenges syphilis's European origin story.

A 5,500-year-old bacterium genetically linked to syphilis was discovered in Colombia.

This ancient strain likely predates other related diseases by thousands of years.

The findings suggest diseases evolved long before dense human populations formed globally.

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Original: ScienceAlert

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#ancient DNA #syphilis #pathogen evolution #archaeology #disease history

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