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Tapeworm found living inside a patient’s brain: Worm removed and sequenced

November 21, 2014 by

A genome of a rare species of tapeworm found living inside a patient's brain has been sequenced for the first time. The study provides insights into potential drug targets within the genome for future treatments.

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