Ancient Plagues & A New Pandemic

The video discusses the prevalence of concussions in the NFL, highlighting the risks and long-term effects on players, such as dementia and ALS. It covers the NFL's efforts to address these issues through research funding and safety reforms, including new helmet technologies. The video also delves into ancient plagues, focusing on the Justinian Plague and its genetic differences from the Black Death, suggesting potential modern pandemic threats from unknown strains.

What is the technical definition of a concussion?

What are some of the long-term risks associated with repeated concussions?

What measures have been proposed to help prevent concussions in sports?

What did the recent study reveal about the Justinian Plague and its relation to the Black Death?

What implications does the discovery of the Justinian germ have for understanding ancient pandemics?