Taking on Autoimmune Diseases with Worms
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a fascinating 52-minute conference talk that delves into the unexpected connection between parasitic roundworms and autoimmune diseases. Learn how the prevalence of autoimmune disorders in developed countries like the United States contrasts sharply with their rarity in less-developed nations where roundworm infections are common. Discover the intriguing hypothesis that worms may play a role in blocking inflammatory responses associated with autoimmune diseases. Gain insights into ongoing research aimed at isolating molecules from worms to develop potential oral treatments for autoimmune disorders. Understand the broader context of this presentation as part of the Aspen Ideas: Health event, a gathering of leading thinkers tackling major health challenges, held annually in the picturesque Rocky Mountains.
Syllabus
Taking on Autoimmune Diseases—with Worms!
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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