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Genetic study finds urban rodents may be evolving against common poisons

Genetic study finds urban rodents may be evolving against common poisons
Phys.org Wednesday 17 June 2026, 12:20 UTC 1 min read
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For years, pest control professionals throughout the Northeast have reported a troubling pattern. In some neighborhoods, rodents seemed increasingly difficult to eliminate, even when standard control methods were used. Now researchers at Rutgers University believe they may know one reason why.

For years, pest control professionals throughout the Northeast have reported a troubling pattern. In some neighborhoods, rodents seemed increasingly difficult to eliminate, even when standard control methods were used. Now researchers at Rutgers University believe they may know one reason why.
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