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Scientists are using 'superworms' as a safer, efficient way to clean animal skeletons

NPR | By Ari Daniel

Published July 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM PDT

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To clean animal skeletons used for research and education, scientists are turning to a new type of beetle larva. These "superworms" provide an efficient solution to a difficult challenge.

Scientists are using 'superworms' as a safer, efficient way to clean animal skeletons

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