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How Did Vikings' Gut Worms Create Today's Lung Disease?

How Did Vikings' Gut Worms Create Today's Lung Disease?

BrainStuff

September 6, 20224m 17s

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Intestinal parasites that plagued our ancestors seem to have led to a genetic adaptation that's causing emphysema and COPD today. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/respiratory/viking-toilet-investigation-emphysema.htm

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