Opioids: Parasitic Worm Discovery Could Lead to Safer Painkillers

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The evolutionary trick of parasitic worm that sneakily burrows into the skin of its victims could provide new alternatives to opioid-based pain treatments.
Opioids are currently used to treat moderate to severe pain, as well coughing and…

This story appeared on newsweek.com, 2025-08-13 14:46:39.
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