Hookworms
Could hosting parasitic worms prevent ageing?
Playing host to helminth parasitic worms could hold the key to living longer and staying free of chronic disease, according to a new article published in the eLife journal. Gastroenterologist Dr Tom… Audio
Human hookworms: potential to help inflammatory diseases
Medical research Institute Malaghan put out a call for volunteers over the weekend for a new trial- into human hookworms. Audio, Gallery
Are hookworms the answer for coeliac disease sufferers?
Doctors at Christchurch Hospital will soon be feeding parasitic hookworms to patients who can't cope with gluten in their diet. Professor Richard Gearry says the secretions of hookworms might help… Audio
Hookworms
Associate Professor David Diemert on this remarkable parasite which lives off blood and is a leading cause of maternal and child morbidity in developing countries. Audio
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles
Siouxie Wiles discusses a range of science topics including promising results from clinical trials using hookworms to reduce the symptoms of celiac disease. Audio