Word: rodent
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Although the levels of infractions in all Houses except Adams, Quincy and Leverett were up since the previous round of inspections in April, the citations seemed less severe this time—unlike in the spring, no rodent droppings were found in any of the dining halls...
Combined dining hall inspections for Eliot/Kirkland, Lowell/Winthrop and Cabot/Pforzheimer all recorded three more violations apiece than the last inspection in April. None, however, were for improper employee hygiene, rodent dropping or water leaks, all of which have been consistent violations for past inspections...
Leverett had four violations both this fall and last April, though last April’s included rodent droppings. No information was available for Currier House...
...VIRGIN MOUSE: Two eggs (hold the sperm) create a unique rodent...
...there's increasing evidence that oxytocin is also involved in deeper bonding. It certainly plays that role in a much studied little rodent called the prairie vole, which is famous for its fidelity to its mate. The critter's brain releases a rush of oxytocin as it bonds with its beloved. Block the chemical, and voles fail to make a connection. Inject more of the hormone, and they fall for each other even faster...