Scientists Go Medieval To Solve Ancient Leprosy Puzzle
Looking for clues to to modern-day leprosy, scientists dig up a 500-year-old mass grave and scan for ancient strains of bacteria in human remains. They find that the bacteria that cause leprosy haven't changed, humans have.READ MORE









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