Global Warming Could Possibly Release Century-Old Diseases

Medicine & Technology Jul 04, 2019

Long-dormant bacteria and viruses, trapped in ice and permafrost for centuries, are reviving as Earth's climate warms.

Bacterium That Causes Bubonic Plague Still Found Everywhere

May 01, 2017

Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, was found in the ameba. This is deemed as a serious discovery as it could repeat the history.

Oregon Teen in Hospital for Bubonic Plague

Nov 02, 2015

Health officials affirmed that a 16-year-old girl from Oregon contracted bubonic plague last Friday, Oct. 30.

Bubonic Plague Is Ancient, Not Just Old

Oct 25, 2015

The Plague, The Black Death, The Great Mortality, the Pestilence or whatever you call it, recent discoveries allowed us to look at its ancient ancestors.

Bubonic Plague Reported in Arizona

Apr 07, 2015

The Black Death, that was thought to have disappeared hundreds of years ago is back and it has chosen Flagstaff, Arizona as its most recent home.