Drosophila melanogaster is a mainstay of genetics labs, but its wild origins have been mysterious. Scientists have now traced the pesky fly to a particular fruit â a human favorite 10,000 years ago. Source: NPR.org
Scientists create edible honey bee vaccine to protect them from deadly diseases (via Fox News)
The first-ever vaccine for insects now exists, thanks to scientists at the University of Helsinki in Finland hoping to save one of the most crucial pollinators in the world: the honey bee. Source: Fox News
Extended Warranties for Stuff in Your Home: A Smart Buy or a Waste of Money? (via Real Estate News and Advice | Realtor.com®)
Experts weigh in on the “should you or shouldn’t you” dilemma of buying an extended warranty. When does it make sense, and when can you skip it? Source: Real Estate News and Advice | Realtor.com®
Opossum porch pirate: Indiana man catches opossum stealing package off front porch (via WLWT)
An unlikely porch pirate was caught on tape Tuesday in Moores Hill. Source: WLWT
Video shows rat inside vending machine at Delray Beach high school (via WPTV)
Video circulating on social media shows a rat inside a vending machine at a Palm Beach County school. Source: WPTV
Bedbugs and spider bites can both make you itch â here’s how to tell which one you have (via INSIDER)
Waking up with bites in the morning is never a great feeling but it is important to note which bug is biting you. Here’s how to tell the difference. Source: INSIDER
Mystery meat allergy starts with tick bite (via KSAT)
Most of us enjoy a good, juicy burger from time to time, but imagine if eating red meat triggered a severe allergic reaction. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who even ended up in the emergency room. Source: KSAT
Cases of ‘polio-like’ illness that’s paralyzing children appears to have ‘peaked,’ CDC says (via Fox News)
Cases of a rare illness called Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) that has affected more than a hundred Americans this year appears to have peaked, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday. Source: Fox News
Massive rodent chases MTA agent out of station booth (via ABC13 Houston)
The video shows the rodent running across desks Saturday at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority station. Source: ABC13 Houston
Fox that bit small child in the Dragoon Mountains tests positive for rabies (via Arizona Daily Star)
Fox with rabies bites child in Cochise County mountains. Source: Arizona Daily Star
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