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Early Plague Hits Lake Baikal Hunters 5, 500 Years Ago

June 18, 2026

Scientists have found evidence that a deadly disease struck hunter‑gatherers near Lake Baikal in Siberia about 5, 500 years ago. The bacteria responsible was an early form of Yersinia pestis, the same species that caused later pandemics. However, these ancient strains did not yet have all the tools

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Plague in California: What You Need to Know

August 20, 2025

Plague, a disease that might sound like something from history books, has made a recent appearance in California. A person in South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for this bacterial infection, likely after a flea bite during a camping trip. This isn't an isolated case either; just last month, someon

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Plague in Arizona: A Rare but Real Threat

July 12, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a person from Arizona has recently passed away due to pneumonic plague. This marks the first death from this disease in the county since 2007. Back then, the victim had come into contact with a deceased animal carrying the plague. Plague, often called the "Black Death

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Flea Frenzy: Unraveling Plague Risks in Tanzanian Homes

June 19, 2025

In the heart of Tanzania, the Mbulu district faces a persistent health challenge: the plague. This disease, often spread by fleas, has been a recurring issue, but understanding why it keeps coming back has been tricky. Researchers dove into the homes of this rural area to figure out what's going on

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How Duck Plague Virus Uses Clever Tricks to Spread

June 18, 2025

Duck plague virus (DPV) is a serious threat to waterfowl, causing a deadly disease in ducks, geese, and other wild birds. This virus has a clever way of replicating inside its hosts. One key player in this process is a protein called pUL42. This protein is part of the virus's DNA polymerase, which i

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The Secret Weapon of Duck Plague Virus

June 11, 2025

Duck plague virus (DPV) is a nasty piece of work. It belongs to the herpesvirus family and can cause serious sickness and even death in ducks. It's known for causing a severe blood infection that affects many organs. One part of the virus, called gG, is a protein that doesn't help the virus reproduc

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The Changing Mind of a Plague Era Prophet

June 4, 2025

The role of vaccines in public health has always been a hot topic, but it's not new. In the late 1800s, a Bengali prophet-astrologer wrote essays about the plague vaccine during a major outbreak in Calcutta. This prophet-astrologer had a lot to say about the plague vaccine. At first, he was not a

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Plague Bacteria's Secret Weapon: How a Tiny Mutation Makes a Big Difference

February 13, 2025

The plague, caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, has struck humanity three times in history. It's surprising that some strains, like biovar microtus, don't affect humans as much. This bacteria has a clever trick up its sleeve. It can survive and grow inside the immune cells of warm-blooded animal