Parasitic worms found in medieval human remains hold secret for eradicating them today

Fingernail-size roundworms are a scourge in less economically developed countries, where they cause diarrhea, stunt children’s growth, and even kill. A new study suggests these parasites were just as common in medieval Europe as they are today, suggesting Europe’s later improvements to hygiene and sanitation proved enough to conquer them.

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