In 2018, scientists decoded plague DNA from Bronze Age teeth to trace its spread across Eurasia
Ancient teeth from Russia have revealed the secrets of the plague, dating back 3,800 years. Researchers successfully extracted DNA from Bronze Age dental remains, reconstructing genomes of Yersinia pestis. This groundbreaking study demonstrates how diseases moved with human populations across Eurasia, offering a unique window into prehistoric interconnectedness and the bacterium's early evolution.
Ancient teeth from Russia have revealed the secrets of the plague, dating back 3,800 years. Researchers successfully extracted DNA from Bronze Age dental remains, reconstructing genomes of Yersinia pestis. This groundbreaking study demonstrates how diseases moved with human populations across Eurasia, offering a unique window into prehistoric interconnectedness and the bacterium's early evolution.
