Hi Amanda!

You might contact the following people with your question:

Charles Greenblatt
Kuvin Centre for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
Hebrew University
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Mark Spigelman
Department of Bacteriology,
University College,
University of London)
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Mark and Chuck have completed genetic studies of archaeologically recovered
tuberculosis in North America, Lithuania, and Hungary.  I'm not sure which
could better field the specifics of your question, but you might send them
both the same note.


Kirsty Duncan PhD FSAScot
Department of Geography
University of Toronto
Tel.: (416) 241 6326
Fax: (416) 247 2126
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Kirsty Duncan did work with a team attempting to recover tuberculosis from
graves in polar permafrost.  I only know a little about her work, but I
expect she can answer your question or direct you to someone who can.

Cheers,
Tim
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Program in Industrial History and Archaeology
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Technological University
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Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295 USA
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