Nicolás Rascovan
Nicolás Rascovan is a prominent scientist and head of the Microbial Paleogenomics Unit at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. He played a key role as a coauthor in the groundbreaking study published in 'Current Biology' that examined the DNA of fallen soldiers from Napoleon's army, uncovering evidence of several infectious diseases that contributed to their deaths. Rascovan's research emphasizes the advancements in ancient DNA analysis technology, showcasing how modern techniques can enhance our understanding of historical events and the pathogens that shaped them.
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Study author Nicolás Rascovan discussed the findings of the research on Napoleon's soldiers.
Deadly pathogens found in Napoleon's 1812 Russian retreat soldiers
United States· 2025-11-15
Nicolás Rascovan is a leader at the Institut Pasteur's Microbial Paleogenomics Unit and played an active role in the research.
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Hungary· 2025-10-28
Nicolas Rascovan is a molecular biologist and the lead author of the study published in Current Biology.
تحليل حمض نووى من مقبرة جماعية يكشف أمراض جيش نابليون عام 1812م
Egypt· 2025-10-27Nicolás Rascovan is a coauthor of the study and head of the Microbial Paleogenomics Unit at the Institut Pasteur.
DNA from Napoleon’s ill-fated 1812 army reveals what likely led to the soldiers’ demiseUnited States· 2025-10-26
