3,500 years of sheep pox history uncovered through ancient DNA

Scientists from University College Dublin analyzed sheep pox DNA in medieval manuscripts.

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The study traces the disease's evolution over three millennia and its historical impacts.

Findings shed light on strategies to combat past and present animal epidemics.

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