Gaul E, Spyrou MA. Historical plague pandemics: perspectives from ancient DNA.
Trends Microbiol 2025;
33:7-10. [PMID:
39613690 DOI:
10.1016/j.tim.2024.10.008]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 10/29/2024] [Accepted: 10/30/2024] [Indexed: 12/01/2024]
Abstract
Ancient DNA research has provided important insights into the evolutionary history of Yersinia pestis during the historical plague pandemics. Future work should prioritise a more diversified approach to sampling, to ensure a broader understanding of the factors underlying pandemic onset, spread, and impact across different regions and hosts.
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