Mezcal worm in a bottle DNA test reveals a surprise

ScienceDaily
Apr 26, 2026, 9:34 am129 ptsTrending
The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that all sampled larvae were actually agave redworm moth caterpillars—not a mix of species as once believed. While the discovery clears up a long-standing mystery, it also raises concerns…

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