Ancient DNA Solves Mystery Over Origin of Medieval Black Death

[TXCyclones]

Pretty interesting findings. It had been hypothesized for decades that the Black Plague originated in China, but that has now been disproven.

Ancient DNA from bubonic plague victims buried in cemeteries on the old Silk Road trade route in Central Asia has helped solve an enduring mystery, pinpointing an area in northern Kyrgyzstan as the launching point for the Black Death that killed tens of millions of people in the mid-14th century.

Ancient DNA solves mystery over origin of medieval Black Death

Ancient DNA from bubonic plague victims buried in cemeteries on the old Silk Road trade route in Central Asia has helped solve an enduring mystery, pinpointing an area in northern Kyrgyzstan as the launching point for the Black Death that killed tens of millions of people in the mid-14th century.

www.reuters.com

 

[CycloneNorth]

Wouldn't expect anything less from a bunch of Kyrgyzs.

 

[Sigmapolis]

And ********, Uzbekistan.

 

[Mr Janny]

We were in Yosemite National Park last week, and were warned to stay away from any squirrels, chipmunks, and other rodents because apparently there's a very good chance they're carrying Bubonic plague.

 

[GMackey32]

Last Podcast on the Left did a several episode series on the Black Death and mentioned that it was likely carried by the Tarbagan Marmot found in that area.

 

[theshadow]

Last Podcast on the Left did a several episode series on the Black Death and mentioned that it was likely carried by the Tarbagan Marmot found in that area.