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Experts believe a molecule in parasitic worms could help explain why worm infections can effectively treat a range of autoimmune diseases.

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Experts believe a molecule in parasitic worms could help explain why worm infections can effectively treat a range of autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

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This is very interesting to read SuzyM2. I have RA but have so far failed to tolerate three disease modifying drugs so I'm really interested in finding alternative ways to keep the disease and other symptoms (possible Vasculitis) at bay. I really hope this worm research does lead to something less toxic than other options I've tried to date. Thanks, Twitchy

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if you would like the response from this Research Professor, twitchytoes, please send me you email by private message. John wrote to him today and he replied with further information :-)

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That would be great - will PM you now thanks!

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Can you send me more details of this please Susy- there is a way of sending 'email' addresses, I know because I have a couple already.

I hope you don't mind me asking this, sorry if you do (I'll 'shut up'!)

Look forward to hearing from you

AndrewT

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will send you the details Andrew :-) we have your email address

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