The Guardian Australia
·general
·4 hours ago
Ancient DNA provides evidence of earliest known plague outbreak
Ancient DNA discovered in cemeteries in southeastern Siberia reveals the earliest known outbreak of plague, dating back about 5,500 years. Analysis showed that 39% of 42 hunter-gatherers buried in the region carried Yersinia pestis DNA, indicating a devastating impact on vulnerable populations, particularly children. This research sheds light on the origins and severity of early plague outbreaks.
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