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  • September 2008
    • Romans Left Conquered Peoples More Prone to HIV

      Romans Left Conquered Peoples More Prone to HIV

      (Newser) - The Roman conquest of Europe may explain why populations living in the former empire are more vulnerable to HIV, French researchers say. A genetic variant that protects against the AIDS-causing virus is less prevalent in former Roman colonies such as England, France, Greece, and Spain, though some argue that a larger event like the bubonic plague caused the variation, the BBC reports. More »

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      genetics   HIV/AIDS   genetic research   Roman Empire   plague   global health

  • June 2008
  • May 2008
    • Oldest Caesar Bust Found in France

      Oldest Caesar Bust Found in France

      (Newser) - The oldest bust of Julius Caesar ever found is among an ancient treasure trove discovered at the bottom of the Rhone river near the southern French town of Arles, which was founded by Caesar in 46 BC. The life-size marble bust depicts Caesar as a balding man with wrinkles, reports the Australian. A statue of Neptune was also recovered among the stunning collection of artifacts. Scientists are trying to determine how they ended up in the river. More »

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      bust   Roman Empire   antiquities   Julius Caesar

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