Researchers show how the evolution of a single gene allowed the plague to adapt, survive and kill much of humanity over many centuries, only to fade out later (IMAGE)

McMaster University

Researchers show how the evolution of a single gene allowed the plague to adapt, survive and kill much of humanity over many centuries, only to fade out later

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Co-lead author Ravneet Sidhu examines an ancient human tooth at the McMaster Ancient DNA Centre.

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McMaster University

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