Recommended
26 mins
23 mins
26 mins
Most people tend to avoid worms and parasites, but researchers of helminths know that these little worms may have more positive roles than we’d like to imagine. A recently published work found that parasitic worms may promote growth of probiotic bacteria that might one day help treat inflammatory bowel diseases. Prof Yvonne Ai-Lian Lim from the Department of Parasitology, University of Malaya tells us more about her role in this study, and how worms may earn their keep in our guts.
health and livingparasiteshelminth infectionsmass deworming programmegut bacteriatype 2 immunitynod2 geneshealthy digestive system
Share:
Recommended

May 10
·
23 minsWhat It Takes To Get Your Bread Right

May 9
·
26 minsConfronting Bullying In The Workplace
Recent episodes
0
Latest stories

Podcasts · Jul 4 · 9:00AM
Top 5 at 5: Malaysia-Bangladesh Migrant Worker Dispute
44 mins

Podcasts · Jul 4 · 44 mins
Top 5 at 5: Malaysia-Bangladesh Migrant Worker Dispute

Videos · Jul 4 · 8:00AM
"This is Stupidity"
2 mins

Podcasts · Jul 4 · 8:00AM
What Happens When Doctors Use AI?
49 mins

Podcasts · Jul 4 · 49 mins
What Happens When Doctors Use AI?
BFM 89.9
The Business Station