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Ancient DNA Uncovers 4,000-Year-Old Leprosy in the Americas

A groundbreaking study reveals that leprosy, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium lepromatosis, was present in Chile 4,000 years ago, predating European contact and challenging previous beliefs that the disease was introduced by colonists. This discovery, based on ancient DNA analysis, suggests a much earlier and complex history of leprosy in the Americas, highlighting the importance of advanced genetic techniques in understanding disease evolution.

via ScienceAlert|

#americas #ancient-dna #history-of-disease

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Ancient DNA Uncovers 4,000-Year-Old Leprosy in the Americas

Researchers discovered 4,000-year-old genomes of the rare leprosy-causing bacteria M. lepromatosis in Chilean skeletons, indicating the disease existed in the Americas long before European contact and suggesting an independent origin or early introduction of Hansen’s disease on the continent.

via Archaeology News Online Magazine|

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Ancient Leprosy Predated European Contact in the Americas

A recent study reveals that a different species of leprosy-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium lepromatosis, existed in the Americas for at least a thousand years before European contact, challenging previous beliefs that leprosy was only introduced by Europeans through Mycobacterium leprae. The research highlights the ancient presence and diversity of leprosy pathogens in the New World, emphasizing the complex history of disease transmission and the importance of understanding natural reservoirs to prevent modern outbreaks.

via DW|

#americas #disease-spread #health

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Leprosy Existed in the Americas Before European Contact, Study Reveals

A new study reveals that leprosy was present in the Americas long before European contact, with evidence of the bacteria Mycobacterium lepromatosis found in ancient remains from Canada and Argentina, indicating a complex history and early endemic presence among Indigenous populations.

via ScienceAlert|

#americas #ancient-dna #disease-history

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Leprosy Preceded European Contact in the Americas

Research reveals that a form of leprosy caused by Mycobacterium lepromatosis existed in the Americas over 1,000 years ago, predating European contact, challenging previous beliefs that Europeans introduced the disease to the New World. The study highlights the complex history and potential future threat of this lesser-known leprosy-causing bacteria.

via Gizmodo|

#americas #ancient-dna #disease-evolution