Viral DNA is Also Present in Bone (IMAGE)

University of Helsinki

Viral DNA is Also Present in Bone

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The researchers document the presence of parvovirus DNA in the bones of Finnish World War II casualties who remained exposed to diverse climatic conditions in former Finnish, current Russian territory, until recent years when they were repatriated to their homeland.

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Veikko Somerpuro / University of Helsinki

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