Health in a Heartbeat
Health in a Heartbeat
Cockroaches provide insight into human pregnancy
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Cockroaches provide insight into human pregnancy

Even cockroaches need a good night’s sleep to stay healthy, especially during pregnancy. We’re talking specifically about Diploptera punctata [dih-PLOP-teh-ruh punk-ta-ta], an odd little species of roach that is similar...

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