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Ancient DNA Reveals the Oldest Known Plague Outbreak in Siberia

Ancient DNA Reveals the Oldest Known Plague Outbreak in Siberia

Ancient DNA from Siberia reveals the oldest known plague outbreak, showing Yersinia pestis affected hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago.

DNA Analysis from Ancient Tomb Sheds Light on Early European Farmers' Decline
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DNA Analysis from Ancient Tomb Sheds Light on Early European Farmers' Decline

Five millennia ago, the vibrant farming societies of northwestern Europe experienced a perplexing demographic downturn....

Ancient Sheep DNA Unlocks Secrets of Bronze Age Plague
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Ancient Sheep DNA Unlocks Secrets of Bronze Age Plague

The history of plague extends back thousands of years, with an earlier strain of Y. pestis emerging approximately 5,000...