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Are we sure that no mutations exist from the Justinian? How genetically similar were the bacteria that caused the two plagues? One theory off the top of my hea
by chrisco255 4y ago
Are we sure that no mutations exist from the Justinian? How genetically similar were the bacteria that caused the two plagues?
One theory off the top of my head, maybe Justinian affected elderly but not the young as much? If true, there would be little selective pressure applied.
- Maursault 4y ago> How genetically similar were the bacteria that caused the two plagues? Genetic similarity is far too specific, but both plagues were caused by the same organism and bacteria species, Yersinia pestis.