Leprosy in Medieval England Probably Came From Red Squirrels
Medieval residents of Winchester, England, probably got their leprosy from red squirrels in the area, according to a team of archaeologists and geneticists that studied remains from two archaeological sites in the city. Studio Thought Seed of Chucky Was ‘Too Gay, Too Funny’ Leprosy—officially Hansen’s disease—is a highly contagious disease that can cause nerve damage, … Read more