Hidden DNA in medieval gospels reveals history of deadly livestock virus

September 2, 2026 · 9:20 pm 1 sources

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• Hidden DNA in medieval gospels reveals history of deadly livestock virus
  Phys.org · September 2, 2026 21:20
  Some of Europe's most well-known historic manuscripts, including the York Gospels, have proven to be biological time capsules for uncovering the 3,500-year history of the sheeppox virus (SPPV).