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DNA from hunter-gatherer teeth reveals secrets of ancient plague
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- Nature Podcast
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 1602
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- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01941-7
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In this episode: 00:45 Ancient evidence of deadly plague outbreaks Research article: Macleod et al. 12:33 Research Highlights Nature: Bones of Iron Age skeleton were whittled into tools Nature: Giant crustacean of the deep sea steals a trick from bacteria 14:52 A prototype atom interferometer Research article: Baynham et al. Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.