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How the ‘Black Death’ Left Its Genetic Mark on Future Generations

October 19, 2022

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Scientists have discovered several genetic variants that protect Europeans from the bubonic plague — but also increase the risk of immune disorders.

BY CARL ZIMMER | NYTimes Science | Disclosure

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How the ‘Black Death’ Left Its Genetic Mark on Future Generations

Scientists have discovered several genetic variants that protect Europeans from the bubonic plague — but also increase the risk of immune disorders.

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