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Thursday, January 13, 2011

PARASITIC CURE

The thought makes my skin crawl, but medical researchers are looking into the potential benefits of whipworms (Trichuris Trichiura) in preventing Autoimmune diseases. Helminths could suppress immune disorders by promoting healthy mucus production in the intestines. I don't know if I could voluntarily subject myself to become an all you can eat buffet for a bunch of parasitic warms, even if I was in dire need, but it's an interesting story.

For more info click here:
http://waitingforthecure.com/I/2010/12/01/human-whipworms-trichuris-trichuria-help-ulcerative-colitis/

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