The Maggot Effect: A New Frontier in Wound Care? Modern maggot therapy has given this lowly insect a new lease on life.
For decades, maggots were shunned by conventional medicine due to their reputation for feeding on rotting flesh and spreading disease.
However, the science behind maggot therapy is both fascinating and counterintuitive. These tiny insects don't bite or tear away at diseased tissue; instead, they secrete enzymes that dissolve dead cells.