Researchers found evidence that early versions of syphilis-causing bacteria existed in the Americas long before the arrival ...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. There are four stages of syphilis. The infection is ...

Paleogenomics has finally solved a question that has puzzled researchers for decades: Where did syphilis come from?

New analysis of historic DNA suggests the sexually transmitted disease travelled eastwards with the Italian navigator’s crew ...

A recent study has provided significant evidence about the origin of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has reported a 15.34% rise in syphilis diagnoses in Ireland during the same 44-week ...

For centuries, scientists have disputed the origins of syphilis. A new study of ancient DNA supports an American origin for ...

As the world confronts a renewed battle against syphilis, understanding its history and prevention remains critical. With ...