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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.

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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