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The Source Of The Deadly Irish Potato Famine Has Ties To The Andes Mountains
The source of the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine has finally been identified. Researchers from North Carolina State […] The post The Source Of The Deadly Irish Potato Famine Has Ties To ...
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Irish potato famine pathogen still affects plants. (IMAGE)
Photo courtesy of Jean Ristaino, NC State University. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for ...
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Famine and emigration
Between 1845 and 1849, Ireland was affected by a famine. This famine killed an estimated one million people either from starvation or disease. Thousands of people emigrated to America across the ...
Genetic Breakthrough Uncovers the Andean Origins of the Irish Potato Famine Pathogen
Researchers at North Carolina State University have pinpointed the Andes Mountains as the birthplace of the infamous Irish ...
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On This Day: Queen Victoria, Ireland's "Famine Queen," died in 1901
Queen Victoria - who was dubbed Ireland's 'Famine Queen' by revolutionary Maud Gonne - died on January 22, 1901. The Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland had a deep ...