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Oldest Human Diseases and Prehistory
What ancient infections, inherited pathogens, and human prehistory can reveal about disease pressure before written medical history.
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By Devin Teichrow. Published December 24, 2025.
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What ancient infections, inherited pathogens, and human prehistory can reveal about disease pressure before written medical history.
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