Experiments are inevitable in the field of science and medicine. They can open the door to amazing discoveries, pushing the boundaries of treatments and innovation. But sometimes, people tend to take it way too far. For context, one entomologist shocked the world after he conducted an experiment on himself. Boston-native Piotr Naskrecki allowed botflies to grow under his skin, only to document the whole process of their life cycle. As gross as it might sound, the experiment offered a rare insight into how these parasites survive and evolve.

Piotr Naskrecki opened up about the unconventional experiment during his appearance on PBS’s NOVA Wonders: What’s Living In You? An excerpt of the interview has now been uploaded to Reddit.

Scientist’s Disturbing Botfly Experiment

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