TWiP 82: A NOD to helminths

07/02/2015 1h 35min
TWiP 82: A NOD to helminths

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Episode Synopsis

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
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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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