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Science & ResearchJul 31, 2026

How smallpox reached the Americas: first genomic evidence points to Europeans

Nature, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02366-y Viral sequences from Chilean mummies confirm the disease was introduced from Europe.

Nature, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02366-y Viral sequences from Chilean mummies confirm the disease was introduced from Europe.

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