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A chromosome-scale genome sequence for this infamous agricultural pest could help mitigate its plagues.

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Bunsen Burners and Bad Hair Days

Lab safety rules dictate that one must tie back long hair. Rosemarie Hansen learned the hard way when an open flame turned her locks into a lesson.

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