Red squirrels were hosts for leprosy in medieval England DNA analysis of remains found at medieval sites has identified closely related strains of leprosy-causing bacteria in the bones of humans and a red squirrel
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2429559-red-s

Protocells on early Earth may have been formed by squeezing geysers Simulations of the crust of early Earth show that cycles of pressure caused by geysers or tidal forces could have generated cell-like structures and even very simple proteins
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2428847-proto

Flies undertake epic migrations that may be vital for pollination Migrating flies can carry pollen hundreds or thousands of kilometres, and this could help plants adapt to climate change
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2428522-flies

Seven surprising things you may not know about roots Plants are often celebrated for the parts that are easy to see – flower, leaves, fruit – but scientists are uncovering the secrets of their more mysterious underground networks
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2429191-seven

Insomnia medication shows promise in treatment for alcohol use disorder Florey researchers are recommending full-scale human trials after an insomnia drug helped a man withdraw from his 16 drinks-a-day addiction.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/insomnia-medicatio