Science & ClimateGizmodo1 min read9/22/2026 (3h ago)

Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease

Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease
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Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease Gizmodo Sheeppox, which killed 500,000 animals in 2025, is 3,700 yrs old: Research | Sheeppox closely related to smallpox virus | Inshorts Inshorts A 3,700-Year-Old Virus Hiding in a Medieval Book Just Killed 500,000 Animals Popular Mechanics The Ancient DNA of a Deadly Animal Virus Has...

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  • Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease
  • Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease Gizmodo Sheeppox, which killed 500,000 animals in 2025, is 3,700 yrs old: Research | Sheeppox closely related to smallpox virus | Inshorts Inshorts A 3,700-Year-Old Virus Hiding in a Medieval Book Just Killed 500,000 Animals Popular Mechanics The Ancient DNA of a Deadly Animal Virus Has Been Lurking in Medieval Manuscripts for Centuries, Researchers Find Smithsonian Magazine Deadly virus's ancient DNA uncovered in pages of medieval manuscripts, rewriting its 3500-year history BioTechniques
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Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease Gizmodo Sheeppox, which killed 500,000 animals in 2025, is 3,700 yrs old: Research | Sheeppox closely related to smallpox virus | Inshorts Inshorts A 3,700-Year-Old Virus Hiding in a Medieval Book Just Killed 500,000 Animals Popular Mechanics The Ancient DNA of a Deadly Animal Virus Has Been Lurking in Medieval Manuscripts for Centuries, Researchers Find Smithsonian Magazine Deadly virus's ancient DNA uncovered in pages of medieval manuscripts, rewriting its 3500-year history BioTechniques

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