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Syphilis had its roots in the Americas Syphilis originated in the Americas prior to the arrival of Columbus, and European colonialism made it globally dominant

New research confirms syphilis was introduced to Europe from the Americas post-1492, solving a centuries-old mystery. Its global spread, however, remains a grim legacy of colonialism. #HistoryOfDisease #AncientDNA