Scientists have conducted a DNA analysis of the German cockroach, revealing its origins in southeast Asia and its spread across the globe. The study suggests that the insect may have traveled with humans, adapting to live in dwellings alongside them.
Disgustingly resilient, the German cockroach is the most widespread roach of all roachkind. A recent study reconstructed its origins and charted its unstoppable rise. https://t.co/NxCuXj32JM
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A genetic study finds that medieval warfare and colonial trade helped the German cockroach reach nearly every corner of the globe. https://t.co/mjGcWuK6ly
A new study uses genetics to chart cockroaches' spread across the globe, from humble beginnings in southeast Asia to Europe and beyond https://t.co/y4WmuKywJ4
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The origin of the cockroach: how a notorious pest conquered the world Genomic analysis suggests the common kitchen vermin spread from Europe to the world. But it wasn't originally found in Europe. https://t.co/mGCswqgTKS
The findings span thousands of years of cockroach history and suggest the pests may have scuttled across the globe by hitching a ride with another species: people.😳 https://t.co/jvMiENar09
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A new study uses genetics to chart cockroaches' spread across the globe, from humble beginnings in southeast Asia to Europe and beyond. It found that the insects may have scuttled across the globe by hitching a ride with people, AP reports. https://t.co/8Jggeh25UZ
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Where is the German cockroach actually from? We tested its DNA to trace its true origins https://t.co/91aQDJD42q
A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen. https://t.co/6VimBrqpTt
Scientists who conducted a DNA analysis of the cockroach say they have solved that 250-year-old puzzle of where the ubiquitous bug is from. The species is adapted entirely to living in dwellings alongside humans. https://t.co/Pz1j66SnOX