Medicinal leech therapy has a long history in traditional medicine, particularly in the treatment of various ailments related to blood circulation. Recent research has focused on the therapeutic ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

The serendipitous nature of Fahmy’s encounters suggests that jumping may be a common behavior for at least this species. In ...