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Even female rodents were often left out of trials, as researchers worried that hormonal changes could complicate data analysis.

The field of poppies is dazzling; the additional deer, ants and rodents skittering across the golden sidewalk are simply strange.

Meanwhile, he said, those in park housing face safety threats such as hantavirus-carrying rodents that invade living spaces, caving-in roofs and unstable decks.

It can spread to humans and pets from the bite of an infected flea or from coming into close contact with, or handling, an infected rodent.

One resident said she believed vegetation was giving the rodents somewhere to hide and the issue must be addressed.