Pneumonic plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, remains a subject of intense scientific scrutiny given its historical impact and potential modern threat. Research has elucidated the ...

The scientific name for the infection, Yersinia pestis, wiped out vast swathes of Europe but this new finding means scientists have developed a deeper understanding of the disease in North Africa ...

The mummy contained traces of Yersinia pestis DNA in both the bone tissue and intestines, indicating that the ancient plague had reached advanced stages at the time of the individual's death.

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In the aftermath of the tragic Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, the Indian Army swiftly mobilized to assist in the extensive rescue and relief operations. Approximately ...

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These are the faces of the killers of 19-year-old Peterborough teenager Ben Procter who rammed off his bike and left the youngster to die.

Recent studies have detected traces of Yersinia pestis DNA in prehistoric remains, suggesting the pathogen existed and was circulating thousands of years before the historic pandemic. Until this ...

These glow-in-the-dark axolotls can regrow lost limbs — and scientists say studying them could eventually help humans do the same.