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July 2026 1 note

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Pestilence and autoimmune responses

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Doug notes that the Black Death's impact on European DNA may have led to increased resistance to Y. pestis but also a higher rate of autoimmune disorders, as suggested by Mihai Netea. He highlights that while plague and other diseases were constant threats during the Renaissance, their effects on modern health are still being felt.

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