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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 2 MIN

Lindsay Miles, Virginia Tech – Bed Bugs

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Bed bugs aren’t just a nuisance to humans – they annoy bats too. Lindsay Miles, postdoctoral researcher at Virginia Tech, looks at the genetics of these pests. I look through the lens of population genetics and molecular evolution to understand how urbanization impacts organisms. I am co-founder of the urban evolution blog that summarizes urban […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org

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