Jun 18, 2026 · ScienceDaily
Ancient DNA reveals plague was already killing humans 5,500 years ago
For many people, plague brings to mind rats, crowded medieval towns, and the devastating epidemics that spread across Europe during and after the Middle Ages. New research suggests the disease's deadly history stretches back much further.
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For many people, plague brings to mind rats, crowded medieval towns, and the devastating epidemics that spread across Europe during and after the Middle Ages. New research suggests the disease's deadly history stretches back much further.
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For many people, plague brings to mind rats, crowded medieval towns, and the devastating epidemics that spread across Europe during and after the Middle Ages. New research suggests the disease's deadly history stretches back much further.
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Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260618041450.htm