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The experiments used small groups of termites under controlled conditions, and the researchers described the findings as support for developing bistrifluron further as a localized treatment or possible bait ingredient.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
He argued it was impossible to know what records were and were not held by a particular congregation or order if they controlled who could see them.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Authorities are examining loans that insurance companies controlled by Walter made that ultimately helped fund his other business interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“As tenant-operator that controlled the facility, Lineage is legally responsible for overseeing the site remediation, including cleanup, debris removal and remediation resources.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Soon after, Carl Wernicke found another area on the left temporal lobe that controlled the ability to understand speech.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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