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Ancient Teeth from Siberia Push Back Plague's Origins to 5,500 Years Ago
Key Takeaways
- Oldest plague evidence found in 5,500-year-old teeth from Siberia.
- Discovery pushes back plague timeline by 200 years.
- Plague likely spread from marmots to humans via raw meat or hides.
- Respiratory transmission occurred in prehistoric times.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org