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TWiP #6 - Tapeworms, the long and short of it

This Week in Parasitism

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Genetic Diversity of Parasites Across Regions

This chapter explores the genetic diversity of parasites in various geographical locations, with a focus on Papua New Guinea's unique variations. It discusses the implications of this diversity on disease severity, drug response, and vaccine development, along with a controversial theory linking a cancer in Tasmanian devils to a parasite.

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