The Plague’s Virulence: A Look at the Bacterial Cause of the Black Death
The Black Death, a medieval catastrophe that reshaped the world, was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The immense destructive power of this microorganism is a direct result of its virulence, or its ability to cause severe disease. The bacterium’s unique genetic makeup and survival strategies made it a terrifyingly effective pathogen. At the heart […]