- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 27th, 2014
Rise of the Black Death Bug Explained
Scientists determine the genetic changes that resulted in the Black Death
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 8th, 2014
The Black Death Increased Life Expectancy in Europe
Researchers believe this happened because the plague killed the weak
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 5th, 2014
The Black Death Altered Europe's Genetic Pool, Evidence Suggests
Researchers believe the Black Death toyed with the genetic makeup of people in Europe
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 28th, 2014
DNA Samples from First Bubonic Plague Found
A study reveals that the dreaded diseases could make a comeback
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 27th, 2013
Bubonic Plague Kills Teenager in Kyrgyzstan
The 15-year-old got is rumored to have been bitten by an infected flea
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 15th, 2013
12 Victims of the Medieval Plague Found in London's Charterhouse Square
The remains have been buried in this location for centuries, nobody knew they were there
- Food & Health
- By Oana Grigoras
- October 19th, 2011
Why The Black Death Was So Devastating
Researchers found out why 1 out of 3 Europeans couldn't fight the deadly epidemic
