The healing power of maggot slime

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The healing power of maggot slime

Maggot slime and healing balm are not usually associated with each other. But ScienceNOW reports there's growing evidence that maggots not only help remove necrotic flesh, but also that their excretions can reduce inflammation by suppressing the immune system. Maggot therapy works essentially by having the larvae consume infected and necrotic flesh while largely ignoring [...]

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