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DNA analysis uncovers diseases that doomed Napoleon's army

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DNA analysis uncovers diseases that doomed Napoleon's army
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Scientists analyzed ancient DNA from soldiers of Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign and found traces of pathogens causing paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever, suggesting infectious diseases significantly contributed to the disastrous retreat and defeat.

Topics:worldhistory#1812retreat#ancientdna#diseases#history#infectiousdiseases#napoleon
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  1. Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat  Science Daily
  2. Dead soldiers’ teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon’s army  The Washington Post
  3. DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon’s Army  The New York Times
  4. DNA reveals hidden killer of Napoleon's troops in Russia  DW
  5. What killed Napoleon's army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers' teeth : Shots - Health News  NPR

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