Ancient disease discovered in ancient DNA of Egyptian mummyThe discovery of bubonic plague DNA in a 3,290-year-old Egyptian mummy suggests new insights into its historical spread beyond Eurasia.
Don't just blame rat fleas. Lice may have helped spread 'black death' plagueThe 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 knowA 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 UpThe 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.
Ancient disease discovered in ancient DNA of Egyptian mummyThe discovery of bubonic plague DNA in a 3,290-year-old Egyptian mummy suggests new insights into its historical spread beyond Eurasia.
Don't just blame rat fleas. Lice may have helped spread 'black death' plagueThe 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 knowA 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 UpThe 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.
Study Suggests Plague Reached Britain Earlier Than Thought - Medievalists.netThe Justinianic Plague may have struck Britain more than once, independent of earlier theories.
Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?The Neolithic decline in Scandinavia may have been influenced by a plague, challenging prior theories about demographic collapse.