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rodent

[rohd-nt] / ˈroʊd nt /


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Additional tests involving the rodent version of the gene showed almost no enzyme activity.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Earlier research had shown that ancient strains of Yersinia pestis were missing some of the genetic features that eventually allowed bubonic plague to spread efficiently through fleas and rodent hosts.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has cited Lineage for unsanitary and nuisance conditions related to rodent and pest control violations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

The scientists have also launched Fat Marmot Week, styled after Fat Bear Week, where the public can vote for their favourite rotund rodent in a bracket-style tournament at the end of August.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Next, using that remarkable, newly discovered tool, his rodent teeth, he made two long oars, or sweeps, which he placed in notches he had gnawed out for oarlocks.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

Some of them are dodging rodents and pawning power tools just to stay afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Previous research involving both humans and rodents has shown that stress and cortisol can improve memory for emotional events.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

While they can prey on domestic animals, they also help control disease-carrying rodents, and residents' attitudes towards them are mixed.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The viper, which has two hornlike projections on its snout, feeds mainly on rodents and ground-dwelling birds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

I don’t try to climb them, because who’s to say they won’t break apart beneath my feet and drop me down into some abyss where I’ll have to slay giant underground rodents with my bat.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone


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