Scientist Has a Bedbug Breakthrough After Subjecting Herself to 18,000 Bites - Business Insider - http://www.businessinsider.com/chemica...
Jan 8, 2015
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"For five years, she willingly succumbed each night to the wrath of tiny, bronze-bodied critters who fed on her blood.
It was a sacrifice for science.
After providing free meals to thousands of bedbugs, Simon Fraser University biologist Regine Gries has discovered the key to conquering the maddening pests."
- rønin
Sorry, had to stop reading. *shudder*
- Eric - Final Countdown
FYI: Simon Fraser University is a concrete fortress-like structure perched on top of a steep hill. I think you know where I'm going with this: in future legends of how we fought our insect overlords to regain our freedom, she will be our pivotal heroine from Castle Simón.
- Micah
That's a seriously dedicated scientist!
- Jenny H.
"tiny sacs of blood-filled feces" eww
- Rodfather
*Mountain* fortress http://www.vancouver-real-esta... It has a moat http://www.burnaby.ca/Assets...
- Ken Morley
And a world-class pipe band, to strike fear into the hearts of enemies: http://www.sfupb.com/
- Brent Schaus