Ancient DNA reveals the earliest known outbreak of plague

Researchers examine ancient burial remains in the Caucasus region, revealing DNA evidence of the earliest known outbreak of plague.

This groundbreaking research, published in the journal Nature, indicates that the plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, was present in human populations much earlier than previously documented. The findings suggest that the pathogen may have been circulating in human communities around 3000 BCE, challenging long-held beliefs about its timeline and geographical spread. For a deeper look into … Read more