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DNA from hunter-gatherer teeth reveals secrets of ancient plague
Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01941-7 Analysis shows evidence of deadly outbreaks 5,500 years ago — plus, a prototype dark-matter detector.
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