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TWiP #6 - Tapeworms, the long and short of it
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 01:41:08
Publish Date: 2010-03-24 23:30:00
Description:

Vincent and Dick talk about the anatomy and life cycle of beef and pork tapeworms, and why House was wrong about neurocysticercosis.

Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier

Links for this episode:
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  • Taenia solium life cycle (jpg)
  • Taenia solium adult (jpg)
  • Taenia solium scolex (jpg)
  • Facial cancer in Tasmanian devils (thanks PhogDog!)

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