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Maggots are an incredibly efficient source of protein, which may make them the next superfood for humans

It’s mango season in Kenya. Evidence of this fact is heaped two stories high outside a greenhouse on the outskirts of Nairobi: a 900-ton mound of mango detritus reeking sweetly in the February sun.
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What are New World screwworms? Here's what to know about the flesh-eating parasitic fly

The United States has suspended all animal imports from Mexico due to a parasitic fly that can produce flesh-eating maggots. New World screwworms are the cause of the indefinite suspension of animal ...

New technology solves production bottleneck for black soldier fly larvae

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have developed a patented breakthrough system that marks a major step forward in ...
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What is a New World Screwworm? In rare cases, its maggots will eat your flesh

The U.S. has blocked imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through southern border ports following the resurgence in Mexico of the New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly that infects animals and ...
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European fruit fly maggots found in 5-pound bag of cherries at Detroit airport

"Hope is slower than anger": Grand Rapids triple homicide victims remembered at vigil Jacqueline Neill and her sons Michael and Cameron Kilpatrick were remembered by friends and family Sunday in front ...

Even larvae mind the social bubble: How they adjust their behavior in response to social surroundings

Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the ...