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Black Death helps HIV resistance?

2001-11-01 17:26:47+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

Via Pursed Lips, the bubonic plague may have given Europeans stronger HIV resistance, accounting for some of the reasons that AIDS is a much worse problem in Africa than Europe or countries settled by Europeans. Relatedly, if you haven't read Guns, Germs and Steel yet, you should.

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