Ancient DNA reveals plague was already killing humans 5,500 years ago

ScienceDaily
Jun 18, 2026, 8:16 am39 pts
Plague was already a deadly killer 5,500 years ago, long before cities, farming, or the rat-infested conditions usually linked to historic outbreaks. By analyzing ancient DNA from hunter-gatherer cemeteries in Siberia, researchers discovered early plague strains in nearly 40% of the individuals studied and…

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