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Comment by shtzvhdx

8 hours ago

Its only safer because of dilution - insects are less likely to have proteins that a prion can induce to misfolding.

But unless it is demonstrated that insect digestive systems have some magical enzyme that can do what autoclaves can't, that is break down prions, then it cannot be assumed safe.

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