First scientific evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh found on skeleton

The first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh has been discovered on the remains of a teenage boy who died in ...
Scientific American

Plague Still Exists. Here's Where and How It Spreads in the U.S.

Earlier this month a person in rural Oregon was diagnosed with plague—the state’s first case in eight years. According to health officials in Oregon’s Deschutes County, the person likely contracted ...
New York Post

Egyptian mummy discovered with bubonic plague rewrites history of the notorious Black Death

Scientists discovered an over 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy who may have died of the bubonic plague, marking the first case of the disease outside Eurasia. De Agostini via Getty Images Scientists have ...
Scientific American

Pneumonic Plague Infections in Modern Times Show the Black Death Isn’t Dead

Plague is often associated with Medieval history and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic, but a recent death in northern Arizona is a troublesome reminder of the flea-borne disease’s lingering hold ...
Popular Science

Plague DNA was just found in 4,000-year-old teeth

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The persistent pathogen known as the plague was circulating around ...

Retractions, Walkouts Plague Science Journals Eager to Churn Out Research

Signs of trouble are turning up at the biggest scientific journals and the publishers that host them. In December, nearly ...
CNN

Ancient DNA reveals possible cause of mysterious population collapse 5,000 years ago, scientists say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The oldest known ...
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One of the world’s most notorious pathogens has survived for centuries. Scientists say they now know why

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. One of the bleakest ...
Yahoo

California resident tests positive for plague in Lake Tahoe, officials say. What are the symptoms and how common is it?

A California resident has tested positive for the plague. (Science Photo Library/Getty Images) A Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for the plague, California health officials confirmed on ...
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Bubonic plague discovered in ancient Egyptian mummy DNA

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Although the bubonic plague is most often associated with its deadly ...