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  • Parasites: A User's Guide (2010)
  • Short | 27 min | Documentary, Short, Family
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Parasites: A User's Guide (2010)
Short | 27 min | Documentary, Short, Family
In 'Parasites: A User's Guide,' filmmaker Sharon Shattuck unveils some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. The dramatic rise in autoimmune diseases, asthma, and allergies since the turn of the last century has confounded ...See moreIn 'Parasites: A User's Guide,' filmmaker Sharon Shattuck unveils some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. The dramatic rise in autoimmune diseases, asthma, and allergies since the turn of the last century has confounded scientists, but some researchers think they have found the key to controlling the skyrocketing rates: tiny parasitic worms called helminths. Sharon dives headlong into the controversial world of 'helminthic therapy,' with help from scientific researchers, active patients and a flamboyant entrepreneur named Jasper Lawrence. Through the seeming oxymoron of the 'helpful parasite,' she questions the nature of our relationship with parasites, including beneficial microorganisms, and suggests a new paradigm for the future. 'Parasites: A User's Guide' is a film about ecology, healing, and worms. Written by Anonymous See less
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Sharon Shattuck
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Aug 1, 2010 (United States)

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