leeches
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Athletes Are Turning To Leeches To Try To Gain Wolverine-Like Healing Powers
After spending much of the 20th century relegated to the dustbin of quack medicine, leeches are now enjoying a renaissance in the doctor’s office. But although there’s solid evidence showing the bloodsuckers can have plenty of benefits, I can’t help but raise an sceptical eye at one of the claims highlighted in a video report…
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This Leech Can Survive For 24 Hours In Liquid Nitrogen
You’re looking at Ozobranchus jantseanus, a little leech found in East Asia. It doesn’t look much, but it has a very special skill indeed: it can survive for up to 24 hours immersed in liquid nitrogen.