image: An international team of researchers, led by Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) scientist Sebastian Kvist, have announced the completion and results of their work to sequence the genome of Hirudo ...

Medicinal leech therapy (MLT), also known as hirudotherapy, has transcended its ancient origins to become an adjunct in modern clinical practice. The therapy exploits the potent anticoagulant, ...

TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 29 - A European medicinal leech, Hirudo verbana, is bigger after feeding on a blood sausage. The rear of the leech is the bigger part with a smaller head that has multiple ...

A new study offers insights into the powerful anticoagulants contained in the saliva of leeches most often used in medical practice. The results of new research published this week in Scientific ...

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