Riftia pachyptila (tube worm)
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Experiments have involved a wide range of parasites, diseases, and hosts that the worm can fight off. The effects on humans have been of special interest. The tendency of many parasitic worms to increase the host's immune response allows them to nullify some diseases, while defeating others.
Extensive research shows that parasitic worms have the ability to deactivate certain immune system cells, leading to a greater immune response.
Experiments have involved a wide range of parasites, diseases, and hosts that the worm can fight off. The effects on humans have been of special interest. The tendency of many parasitic worms to increase the host's immune response allows them to nullify some diseases, while defeating others.
Extensive research shows that parasitic worms have the ability to deactivate certain immune system cells, leading to a greater immune response.