A Yersinia pestis genome from a Bronze Age domesticated sheep provides insight into the host range, evolution, and possible transmission scenarios of an ancient lineage of the plague-causing bacteria,...

Earth is on track for a temperature rise that may exceed 3°C by the end of the century (1). The consequences of climate change are already evident, with more frequent extreme weather events, the emergence of new infectious diseases, and an increased risk of species extinction. Without urgent and effective intervention, the stability of human societies and ecosystems will be severely threatened. Alarmingly, six of the nine planetary boundaries have already been breached (2).