DNA analysis uncovers hidden diseases that doomed Napoleon’s Russian army
TL;DR
DNA analysis of soldiers from Napoleon's 1812 army reveals multiple infectious diseases, including previously undetected bacteria, contributing to their demise, highlighting advances in ancient DNA technology and understanding of historical events.
- DNA from Napoleon’s ill-fated 1812 army reveals what likely led to the soldiers’ demise WVTM
- Dead soldiers’ teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon’s army The Washington Post
- DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon’s Army The New York Times
- Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds The Guardian
- DNA reveals hidden killer of Napoleon’s troops in Russia DW
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