WE HAVE GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS
Parasitic worms could hold key to anti-ageing, researchers suggest
(Thanks to Barry Nester)
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Posted by: pharmaross | February 15, 2021 at 10:43 AM
" our “old friends”
They'll never be on my Christmas card list.
Posted by: Clankie | February 15, 2021 at 10:52 AM
I agree with Clankie As I recall, people didn't live as long as we do now barring pandemics and opioid epidemics.
Posted by: coscolo | February 15, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Nope.
Posted by: maryqos | February 15, 2021 at 11:27 AM
Eating sushi bought at gas stations would fix this problem.
Posted by: Le Petomane | February 15, 2021 at 11:45 AM
coscolo they may not have lived as long as we do but they looked marvelous.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 15, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Me and my tapeworms are the best buddies. We go everywhere together.
Posted by: Loco | February 15, 2021 at 12:09 PM
On the plus side, at least they're not barbed and swim up your penis (or so we're told).
Posted by: cfjk | February 15, 2021 at 12:15 PM
If you can't trust a biology student at University College London's Institute of Healthy Ageing reporting on Yah00! News, who can you trust?
Posted by: MOTW | February 15, 2021 at 12:21 PM
"Hookworm feeds upon human blood, causing internal bleeding, loss of iron, anemia, malnutrition, fatigue, weakness, and, in extreme cases, even death. They cause abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and can even block the intestinal tract, causing major health problems."
But, hey, if it makes us prettier ...
Posted by: vee | February 15, 2021 at 01:36 PM
Wouldn't 'gut helminth' be a good name...
Posted by: Cheesewiz | February 16, 2021 at 09:03 AM