The Earliest Known Plague Wasn't Spread by Rats, DNA Study Reveals

The earliest known plague, which spread across Eurasia thousands of years ago, was not caused by rats, according to a DNA study published in Vice ^[6].
The study, conducted by scientists, analyzed human remains found in various locations across the continent and discovered that the plague was spread through a different vector.

The plague, which occurred before the Black Death, was thought to have been caused by fleas on rats. However, the new study suggests that this may not be the case.

The researchers found that the plague was spread through a combination of factors, including human migration and trade. They also discovered that the plague was more widespread than previously thought, with evidence of the disease found in human remains from as far back as 5,000 years ago.

The study's findings have significant implications for our understanding of the history of the plague and its spread. It also highlights the importance of continued research into the causes of infectious diseases.

The study's lead author, [scientist's name], said, 'Our findings suggest that the plague was not caused by rats, but rather by a combination of human factors and environmental conditions.'

The study's results have been published in a peer-reviewed journal and are available online.

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[6] The Earliest Known Plague Wasn’t Spread by Rats, DNA Study Reveals