aDNA evidence of the introduction of infectious diseases in the Americas
The introduction of infectious diseases by European colonists in the Americas is estimated to have killed up to 90% of indigenous populations. New evidence from aDNA is shedding light on the nature and origin of some of the pathogens brought to the Americas by Europeans, and new research proposes to...
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2022-12-01
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| description | The introduction of infectious diseases by European colonists in the Americas is estimated to have killed up to 90% of indigenous populations. New evidence from aDNA is shedding light on the nature and origin of some of the pathogens brought to the Americas by Europeans, and new research proposes to assess the potential role of environmental change in the spread of these epidemics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-671c5c8197d340dbb6b2426f86dafb992024-04-04T09:31:08ZfraEditions de la Maison des Sciences de l'HommeLes Nouvelles de l’Archéologie0242-77022425-19412022-12-01169697510.4000/nda.14270aDNA evidence of the introduction of infectious diseases in the AmericasAlexander F. MoreThe introduction of infectious diseases by European colonists in the Americas is estimated to have killed up to 90% of indigenous populations. New evidence from aDNA is shedding light on the nature and origin of some of the pathogens brought to the Americas by Europeans, and new research proposes to assess the potential role of environmental change in the spread of these epidemics.https://journals.openedition.org/nda/14270 |
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