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Genetically engineered hookworms can now secrete human therapeutic antibodies directly into their host's circulation, offering a potential single-dose, years-lo... (opens in new tab)

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Scientists turned a tiny parasite into a living drug factory

Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics

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Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics

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Scientists Turn Hookworms Into Living Pharmacies That Can Deliver Medicine From Inside Humans

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Engineered hookworms could one day dispense drugs from inside your gut

First-ever genetically modified WORMS could wriggle life-saving drugs inside humans and treat IBS or diabetes