This Guy Swallowed Parasitic Worms On Purpose — Then Became A Published Scientist
Sean Ahrens
Since Sean Ahrens was diagnosed at age 12 with Crohn’s disease, a largely mysterious and painful condition caused by inflammation of the gut, he’s tried all kinds of diets and drugs. But what he ingested on March 17, 2010, was extreme even for him: a shot glass of parasitic worm eggs.
The experiment came at a desperate time, when 23-year-old Ahrens’ medication stopped working for no apparent reason. A few of his friends with Crohn’s were trying parasites, citing a theory that didn’t sound crazy — to him, anyway. Читать дальше...