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European‑introduced smallpox in ancient Chile

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Latest: Chile's ancient mummies confirm smallpox introduced by European colonists

Researchers analyzing bone fragments from two 16th‑century mummies discovered at the Camarones site in northern Chile identified ancient smallpox (Variola) viral DNA. The genomes, dated between 1492 and 1631, belong to a

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