century-old diseased lung

Century-Old Diseased Lung From 1912 Determines Measles Started in the 6th Century BCE, Much Earlier Than Thought

Medicine & Technology Jun 29, 2020

New research claims that the measles may have emerged in humans in the 6th century BCE, rather than later. The findings come from a century-old diseased lung from Berlin belonging to a 2-year-old who died from measles in 1912.

century-old diseased lung

Century-Old Diseased Lung From 1912 Determines Measles Started in the 6th Century BCE, Much Earlier Than Thought

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