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How the Cockroach Took Over the World

A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen.

Β© Erik Karits/Alamy

A genomic analysis of 281 cockroaches collected from 17 countries around the world suggests that Blattella germanica, the German cockroach, originated in India or Myanmar around 2,100 years ago.

What Makes Tiny β€˜Water Bears’ So Tough? They Quickly Fix Broken DNA.

New research finds that the microscopic β€œwater bears" are remarkably good at repairing their DNA after a huge blast of radiation.

Β© Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library

Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a water bear, or tardigrade (phylum Tardigrada). Water bears are small, water-dwelling, segmented micro-animals with eight legs that live in damp habitats such as moss or lichen.
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