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Plague Was Deadlier Than We Thought | Science News
Ancient plague was far deadlier than we thought—new DNA evidence reveals it struck 5,500 years ago in Siberian hunter-gatherer groups, killing children and teens at alarming rates. Researchers found plague DNA in nearly 40% of tested remains, including a lethal toxin factor absent in later strains. This challenges old theories that early plague was mild, showing it was already devastating before flea-borne transmission evolved. The outbreak likely jumped from marmots to humans, hinting plague may have originated in Central or Northeast Asia. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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