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Genetic Echoes of the Black Death

This chapter investigates ancient DNA from individuals in Cambridgeshire during the Black Death, revealing insights into burial practices and population resilience. Researchers analyze genetic data to explore the plague's potential impact on human genomes, finding only minimal differences before and after the pandemic. The discussion extends to the evolutionary implications of tail loss in humans, linking genetics to paleontological discoveries and broader themes of survival and adaptation.

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