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Mar 30, 2017 04:53 AM EDT

Did Humans Domesticate Mice?

Mice may have been following humans around for 15,000 years, new study suggests.

Dec 31, 2015 05:59 PM EST

New Model May Reveal How Humans Impact Pest Populations in Agriculture

When it comes to pest control, farmers have far more influence than you might think.

Jun 15, 2015 10:35 AM EDT

Evolution May Be To Blame for Pest That Plagues Apple Trees

Evolution may be to blame for a certain agricultural pest that began plaguing apple growers in the 1850s.

Jun 15, 2015 08:28 AM EDT

Disease Risk In Humans and Plants May Be Reduced Via Biodiversity

As infectious diseases increase worldwide, it's important to find out what may reduce instances of these diseases. Now, scientists may have figured out a way: biodiversity.