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Yersinia pestis

Coverage of Yersinia pestis in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 17 · 15:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 17 · 15:00 UTC
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Ruairidh Macleodperson1University of Oxfordorganization1Natureorganization1Lake Baikalplace1plaguetopic1Siberiaplace1
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  • SCIENCEJun 17 · 15:00 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Ancient DNA offers clues to one of history’s deadliest diseases

    Ancient DNA analysis from Siberian hunter-gatherers reveals the oldest known plague outbreaks in humans, dating back 5,500 years. The study, published in Nature, shows plague caused by Yersinia pestis devastated prehistoric communities at Lake Baikal, with children aged 8-11 most affected.

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