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Plague Affected Families Long Before the Black Death

From ScienceDaily ยท September 15, 2026
Plague Affected Families Long Before the Black Death

Research shows that the plague was affecting families in Siberia 5,500 years ago, long before the famous Black Death. Scientists found ancient DNA that helps us understand how this disease impacted early human societies. Learning about history helps us understand our past.

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