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The changing chemistry of invasive death cap mushrooms

The California Department of Public Health reported 39 related poisonings in the last three months, leading to the death of four people, at least three liver transplants, and many more people made sick. The culprit? In each case, it is believed death cap mushrooms are the source.

The changing chemistry of invasive death cap mushrooms
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The California Department of Public Health reported 39 related poisonings in the last three months, leading to the death of four people, at least three liver transplants, and many more people made sick. The culprit? In each case, it is believed death cap mushrooms are the source.

Originally published at Phys.org

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