Dead and gone
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Blowflies are insects capable of feeding on the meat of dead animals. Usually mistaken for houseflies, blowflies possess a particular enzyme which facilitates the digestion of protein molecules and collagen fibers, enabling them to prey on animal carcasses.
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1998
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Teamwork gone wrong
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Issues are presented concerning the discovery made by the University of Rochester Medical Center that a mixture of the fungicide maneb and the herbicide paraquat can result in symptoms typical of those of Parkinson's disease.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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Understanding Parkinson's disease
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Parkinson's disease progressively destroys the portion of the brain that coordinates motion. Although its main cause is unknown, studies indicate that free radicals have an important part in the neurological disorder.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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