Parasite Paradox

Parasite Paradox

Could living bacteria be nature’s secret to safety?

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31 mins

Explore how bacteria, parasites, and viruses influence everything from immunity to mental health. This skoob further delves into how our obsession with cleanliness may be causing more harm than good and what science is doing to restore our microbial balance.

Ep 1:

Can Parasites Support Immunity and Biological Balance?

Ep 2:

How Do Viruses Help Our Gut Microbiome?

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Discussions (11)

Stuart

Level 6 · 9 mo ago

The whipworm therapy failed in later trials.

Owen

Level 3 · 8 mo ago

Agreed on the hygiene hypothesis. We let the kids play in the dirt and with the dog constantly. Being too clean backfires. It’s wild that we wiped out parasites only to realize we actually need them.

Scott

Level 5 · 8 mo ago

I heard pig worms cure it.

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