Prehistoric DNA Reveals Ancient Syphilis-Like Disease in Brazil 2000 Years Ago – Debunking Columbus Theory!
Sao Paulo, Brazil – Scientists from the Universities of Basel and Zurich have unearthed groundbreaking evidence of ancient syphilis in Brazil dating back nearly 2,000 years. Through genetic analysis of skeletal remains, researchers detected traces of the bacterium Treponema pallidum, debunking the previous belief that Columbus introduced syphilis to Europe. This discovery challenges existing theories about the spread of syphilis by Spanish conquistadors and provides unprecedented insight into the global prevalence of syphilis-like diseases long …