Jaap de Roode

Jaap de Roode is a Dutch biologist and professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, known for his research on animal self-medication and the medicinal behaviors of various species. He explores how animals, including birds and butterflies, use natural substances to treat ailments, challenging the notion that humans are unique in their medicinal practices. His book, 'Doctors by Nature,' highlights these fascinating behaviors and their implications for understanding both animal and human health.