Browsed by: Author: Vincent Zvenigorosky

Is syphilis really still a thing?

Is syphilis really still a thing?

At first glance, it might seem odd to be talking about syphilis in 2025. Surely this is a disease from the 19th century, right? Romantic poets caught it and died horrible melancholic deaths? You might be forgiven for thinking this, but syphilis is not only still around, it’s actually experiencing a resurgence that cannot be ignored. Let’s go through the epidemiology, the news and the data curated by international institutions, and show how this relic of the past is part…

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Welcome to the ArchiMed Project

Welcome to the ArchiMed Project

Come with us as we take a dive into the intricate maze of medical archives, ancient histology and archeogenomics. This blog will be the record of not only our scientific work, but also the life of our international and multi-disciplinary team in Geneva and Strasbourg. Comment, ask questions, make demands, we seek to make this research accessible and share our passion for the project with as many people as possible. We are not simply conducting another medical study. We intend…

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