Scientists finally reveal the origin of the Black Death
An international team of researchers conducted an analysis of ancient DNA from human remains and historical and archaeological data
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 9
Reseachers finally discover the origin of the Black Death
Since their initial discovery, scholars have debated the significance of the tombstones, in relation to the Black Death in Europe.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 1
Scientists discovered what caused the Black Death
In 1347, trade vessels transporting merchandise from the Black Sea inadvertently introduced the Black Death to the Mediterranean.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 16
Researchers finally discovered the cause of the Black Death
The Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods from the territories in the Black Sea
JJ Shavit
- Jun 14
Breakthrough mRNA vaccine 100% effective against the plague and other deadly bacteria
Researchers have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans.
JJ Shavit
- May 16
Researchers finally found the cause of the Black Death
The Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods from the Golden Horde in the Black Sea.
JJ Shavit
- May 14
Global-first mRNA vaccine is 100% effective against the plague and other deadly bacteria
Researchers have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 17
Scientists reveal the origin of the Black Death
In 1347, the Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods in the Black Sea.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 14
Game-changing mRNA vaccine is 100% effective against the plague and other deadly bacteria
Researchers have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 17
Scientists discover the cause of the Black Death
The origins of the Black Death has long been debated with one of the most popular theories supporting its source in East Asia / China.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15
Groundbreaking mRNA vaccine is 100% effective against the plague and other deadly bacteria
For the first time, researchers developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 10
Researchers discover the origin of smallpox
Smallpox, caused by the variola virus, is perhaps best known for being the only infectious human disease to be eradicated worldwide.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 17
Scientists finally know what caused the Black Death
The disease disseminated across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60 percent of the population.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 17
Science has finally identified the cause of the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
JJ Shavit
- Jan 10
Groundbreaking research uncovers the mysterious origins of smallpox
For years, scientific estimates of when the smallpox virus first emerged have been at odds with historical records.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 17, 2022
Scientists finally know what caused the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
JJ Shavit
- Nov 17, 2022
Researchers have finally identified the cause of the Black Death
The disease disseminated across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60 percent of the population in a large outbreak.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 20, 2022
How the Black Death shaped the evolution of human immunity
DNA from victims and survivors of the Black Death pandemic has identified key genetic differences that determined who lived and who died.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 17, 2022
Science has finally identified the cause of the Black Death
The Black Death disseminated across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60 percent of the population.
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