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Ancient DNA discovers paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever among Napoleon’s soldiers

Ancient DNA discovers paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever among Napoleon’s soldiers

Scientists from the Pasteur Institute conducted a genetic analysis of the remains of former soldiers who withdrew from Russia in 1812. They detected two pathogens – those causing typhoid fever and relapsing fever, which correlate with the symptoms described in historical accounts. The study was published as a preprint on bioRxiv on July 16, 2025. […]