Don't just blame rat fleas. Lice may have helped spread 'black death' plague
The spread of the Black Death may have been aided by human body lice in addition to rat fleas.
Bubonic plague case confirmed in Oregon: What you need to know
A case of bubonic plague has been confirmed in Oregon, with a pet owner contracting the disease from their cat.
The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and has been responsible for major pandemics throughout history.
Black Rats Ruled North AmericaUntil Brown Rats Showed Up
The introduction of brown rats in Europe and the Americas in the mid-1700s led to the decline of black rats and subsequent dominance of brown rats.
Scientists performed molecular analyses on rat bones from archaeological sites in North America to understand how brown rats took over from black rats.
Don't just blame rat fleas. Lice may have helped spread 'black death' plague
The spread of the Black Death may have been aided by human body lice in addition to rat fleas.
Bubonic plague case confirmed in Oregon: What you need to know
A case of bubonic plague has been confirmed in Oregon, with a pet owner contracting the disease from their cat.
The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and has been responsible for major pandemics throughout history.
Black Rats Ruled North AmericaUntil Brown Rats Showed Up
The introduction of brown rats in Europe and the Americas in the mid-1700s led to the decline of black rats and subsequent dominance of brown rats.
Scientists performed molecular analyses on rat bones from archaeological sites in North America to understand how brown rats took over from black rats.