"The Black Death's Impact on Human Genetic History: A New Study's Findings"

A recent study challenges the claim that the Black Death had a lasting impact on the genomes of the people of Cambridge, England. While a high-profile 2022 study suggested that variants in immune genes enriched in survivors might have had a protective effect, the latest research found little evidence supporting adaptation of immune responses. The debate over the Black Death's impact on human genomes continues, with researchers emphasizing the need for larger sample sizes and more comprehensive studies to reach definitive conclusions.