EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 9 MIN
Parasitic worms used to treat autoimmune diseases
from The Science Show - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
When parasitic worms are absent, the immune system sometimes overreacts producing an autoimmune disease. New treatments based on hookworm secretions are showing promise.
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When parasitic worms are absent, the immune system sometimes overreacts producing an autoimmune disease. New treatments based on hookworm secretions are showing promise.
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