EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 MIN
Plague Found in Ancient Siberian Graves
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Ancient Siberian graves reveal plague DNA dating back 5,500 years—shattering the myth that deadly outbreaks only hit dense populations. Scientists found clear evidence of mass fatalities among nomadic hunter-gatherers, proving plague could devastate small, mobile groups. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of how the disease evolved, spread, and became lethal, offering vital lessons for modern public health and pandemic preparedness. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/171764abc9e398cc
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Plague Found in Ancient Siberian Graves
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