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Genomic impact of the second plague pandemic on three human populations

2026-07-02

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The second plague pandemic (early 14th – early 19th centuries), caused by Yersinia pestis, had a profound demographic, socio-economic and cultural impact across Eurasia and North Africa. Many regions in Europe and the Middle East are estimated to have lost 40–60% of their human populations, with some areas suffering even higher mortality. Whether exposure to Y. pestis drove strong positive selection on protectiv...

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DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.29.730585

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