Rob KnellQueen Mary University of London Latest articles by Rob Knell Yes, Syphilis Sailed the Ocean Blue (Op-Ed) By Rob Knell published 10 December 14 Opinion The most widely accepted theory is that syphilis was brought to Europe from the New World following Columbus’s voyage in 1492. But ideas about the origin of the infection still cause controversy. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1'The Big One' could rock the Pacific Northwest and fuel sea-level rise and massive flooding2Gigantic, glow-in-the-dark cloud near Earth surprises astronomers32,300-year-old sword with swastikas unearthed at necropolis in France4Humans heal much more slowly than chimps do. Researchers are still trying to figure out why. 5Scientists may finally know where the oldest gold in the universe came from
Yes, Syphilis Sailed the Ocean Blue (Op-Ed) By Rob Knell published 10 December 14 Opinion The most widely accepted theory is that syphilis was brought to Europe from the New World following Columbus’s voyage in 1492. But ideas about the origin of the infection still cause controversy.
