23 days ago
Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study reveals
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. The Guardian UK is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 23 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study reveals”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
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Biggest study of its kind provides insights into bats’ evolution – a potential gamechanger for research into treating viruses and cancer in humans In the northern forests of the Congo-Brazzaville, as the sun slips away, a distinctive honking fills the dusky sky. Every evening, thousands of hammer-headed fruit bats depart…
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- First reported by The Guardian UK
Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study reveals
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