Parasitic worms found in medieval human remains hold secret for eradicating them today – Science Magazine

Parasitic worms like those found in the 15th century remains of King Richard III were relatively common among medieval Europeans, a new study finds.
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By Michael PriceSep. 1, 2020 , 1:30 PM
Fingernail-size roundworms are a scourge in less economically developed countries, where they cause diarrhea, stunt childrens growth, and even kill. A new study suggests these parasites were just as common in medieval Europe as they are today, suggesting Europes later improve…

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