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    The Ancient DNA of a Deadly Animal Virus Has Been Lurking in Medieval Manuscripts for Centuries, Researchers Find

    Smithsonian Magazine
    September 18, 2026
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    The Ancient DNA of a Deadly Animal Virus Has Been Lurking in Medieval Manuscripts for Centuries, Researchers Find

    A new analysis of teeth and parchment suggests that the devastating sheep pox virus has been infecting livestock for 3,700 years

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