TWiP 82: A NOD to helminths

Vincent, Dickson, and Daniel solve last week's case study, present a new one, and reveal how secreted proteins from a helminth prevent diabetes in mice.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Daniel Griffin

Links for this episode:

• Babesiosis (CDC)
• Babesiosis blood smear with Maltese cross (NEJM)
• Helminth proteins prevent diabetes in mice (PLoS One)
• Letters read on TWiP 82

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