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Ancient Sheeppox Virus Traced Through Medieval Manuscripts

Published Saturday, October 10, 2026

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  • Analysis of animal DNA extracted from medieval manuscripts has allowed researchers to trace the nearly 4,000-year history of the sheeppox virus.

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  • The Jerusalem Post

    The article highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the research, emphasizing how collaboration between various fields led to this surprising discovery.

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