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A new study rewrites the history of the plague

NPR | By Nathan Rott

Published June 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT

A new study looks at one of the most prolific pathogens in human history — the plague.

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Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.