Health & Medicine
Evidence of Black Death Still Seen in Human Genome
The Black Death swept through Europe during the 14th century, killing millions. This extreme natural selection left a lasting imprint on the human genome, with the survivors passing on genetic differences that may explain why modern-day Europeans react differently to some diseases and are susceptible to certain autoimmune disorders, according to a new study.
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