Biology
Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers
F. V. Seersholm, K. Sjögren, et al.
This groundbreaking study explores the role of plague in the Neolithic decline in Europe through the lens of ancient genomics, revealing that at least 17% of a Scandinavian Neolithic population was infected. Conducted by a renowned team including Frederik Valeur Seersholm and Karl-Göran Sjögren, the research uncovers potential faecal-oral transmission routes and significant social structures of prehistoric communities.
~3 min • Beginner • English
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