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3,500-year-old skeletons challenge what scientists thought they knew about syphilis
2026-08-12
Ancient remains from Vietnam dated to 3,500 years ago indicate that diseases like yaws were transmitted from mother to child, a pattern previously linked mainly to syphilis. This finding may alter interpretations of ancient infections and the origins of syphilis.
Why It Matters
It provides new archaeological evidence on prehistoric disease transmission that could refine understandings of human health and pathogen evolution in ancient populations.
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