Leprosy: A Disease Older Than We Thought!

Hansen's Disease, commonly known as leprosy, has long been believed to have its roots in Eurasia. However, groundbreaking research reveals that this illness may have touched the Americas far earlier than previously believed.

Unearthing the Past: A Scientific Triumph!

In a striking archaeological breakthrough, researchers from Germany and Argentina have successfully reconstructed genomes of Mycobacterium lepromatosis from 4,000-year-old skeletons unearthed in Chile. This lesser-known pathogen is recognized as a secondary cause of leprosy and challenges the conventional narrative surrounding the disease's origins.

The American Timeline of Hansen's Disease