Evolution of Immune Genes During the Black Death Pandemic

The chapter explores a research paper analyzing the evolution of immune genes connected to the Black Death caused by Yersinia pestis. It emphasizes the genetic changes influenced by infectious diseases like the bubonic plague and the impact on human evolution over millions of years. The hosts discuss ancient DNA samples from the 1350s pandemic, genetic variations related to susceptibility or resistance to diseases, and the significance of gene variants in immune defense and population dominance.