DNA Uncovers Hidden Diseases That Led to Napoleon’s Army’s Downfall
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DNA analysis of soldiers' remains from Napoleon's 1812 retreat reveals that bacterial diseases like typhus and trench fever contributed to the army's demise, adding complexity to historical understanding of the event.
Topics:health#ancient-diseases#bacterial-infections#dna-analysis#history#napoleon#retreat-from-moscow
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