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Episode Synopsis
Vincent and Dickson move on to protozoan parasites with a discussion of the early history of malaria.
Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier
Links for this episode:
Malaria history at CDC
Radio New Zealand show on hookworms (thanks James!)
Tapeworm brain infection serious health concern (thanks Jim!)
Pig farmers try to limit pork tapeworm spread (thanks Gopal!)
Bizarre tongue-eating fish parasite (thanks Arsen!)
Letters read on TWiP 9
Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier
Links for this episode:
Malaria history at CDC
Radio New Zealand show on hookworms (thanks James!)
Tapeworm brain infection serious health concern (thanks Jim!)
Pig farmers try to limit pork tapeworm spread (thanks Gopal!)
Bizarre tongue-eating fish parasite (thanks Arsen!)
Letters read on TWiP 9
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