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Hubbard Center for Genome Studies

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Lab, Reimagined

David Needle has 900 samples of moose poop.  “As one does,” quips the senior veterinary pathologist at UNH’s New Hampshire Diagnostic Veterinary Lab.  Those stinky artifacts can reveal what moose ate, whether they’re pregnant, how healthy or stressed they are — all important data points to help us... Read More

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