Drug research using insects. Caterpillar (family Saturniidae) in a jar of preserving liquid. Scientists hope that biochemical examination of insect ex

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Drug research using insects. Caterpillar (family Saturniidae) in a jar of preserving liquid. Scientists hope that biochemical examination of insect extracts will lead to new drug compounds. Photographed in Petit-Saut, French Guiana.

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