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at 26, she needed viral posts, advocates and Mark Cuban’s pharmacy to keep accessing her anti-rejection drugFrom crisis to reform: Indian banks emerge stronger as NPAs hit record lowHow India’s WTC final hopes take a hit after Bangladesh’s historic win over Australia: ExplainedAwarapan 2 Box Office Collection Day 3: Emraan Hashmi Starrer Wins Opening Weekend Battle From Batwara 1947, Earns ₹81.75 CroreJMM has no organisation, leaders, candidate for state Assembly election: BJP MP Deepak Prakash18-year-old Belgian student thought he found a €1 coin during his summer construction job; he then uncovered gold worth €9 millionChina’s economy loses steam as July factory output and retail sales disappointUnusual black hole found at universe’s dawn presents dusty mystery to astronomersWATCH: Shubman Gill turns Superman in Galle, takes stunning one-handed catchAfter Awarapan 2 Success, Emraan Hashmi Teases Action-Packed Rom-Com Gunmaasterg9, To Release In November 2026“Eknath Shinde has promised his people to give them Rs 50 crore each to win election”: Sanjay RautA Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to protect it from development; 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This new tax window lets small taxpayers fix it for Rs 1 lakhJoão Cancelo set to sign permanently for Barcelona on Tuesday as free agent after Al Hilal contract terminationIs Clavicular really trying for a baby with Lily Snyder? Influencer reveals plans despite past infertility claimsJapan sees slower economic growth as imported energy costs take a tollBarcelona finally get Ballon d’Or winner Rodri after third offer as Man City reportedly accept €76.5m dealAt 15, Lynne Cox broke the English Channel record for men and women; at 30, after an 11-year wait for permission, she swam through 38°F water from Alaska to the Soviet UnionIndia’s merchandise exports jump 15% in FY27 despite Red Sea crisis, global turmoil: Piyush Goyal‘Wasn’t happy to see it’: Danish shuttler reiterates displeasure at seeing India Open in February next yearFrom hospitals to schools: China expands scrutiny of religious beliefs in ChengduIndia’s Texmaco teams up with US, European rail giants to build ‘world-class’ freight leasing ecosystemThe ninety minutes! 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Science Quiz | On historical diseases that changed history

Science Quiz | On historical diseases that changed history


The bacteria shown here is Yersinia pestis, present in the foregut of a flea. Scientists recently found that just 5,500 years ago, these bacteria could be transmitted directly; today, they spread via infected fleas. Photo: Public domain

The bacteria shown here is Yersinia pestis, present in the foregut of a flea. Scientists recently found that just 5,500 years ago, these bacteria could be transmitted directly; today, they spread via infected fleas. Photo: Public domain

Published – July 01, 2026 02:36 pm IST

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