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Ancient DNA Reveals New Diseases behind Napoleon’s 1812 Russian Retreat
Napoleon’s Defeat in Russia Was Aided by Two Surprising Deadly Diseases Disease-causing bacteria that have been recently discovered in the teeth of Napoleonic soldiers may have spurred the massive infantry’s demise during its retreat from Russia By Andrea Tamayo edited by Dan Vergano Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! In 1812…