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Flipboard Science Desk

No one likes a parasite, but they are an essential part of life.

Salon's science and health editor writes: "Parasites are the bedrock of life and evolution. It's time to give them the respect they deserve."

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Salon.com · Parasites are the bedrock of life and evolution. It's time to give them the respect they deserveBy Troy Farah

@ScienceDesk When I taught parasitology, I told students this was a Parasitology Appreciation class...and focused on their remarkable adaptations.

@ScienceDesk agree that maybe the western world is a little too “clean” now, as we’ve lost our gut parasites that kept our immune systems busy. Probably explains the predominance of hay fever in the western world , which is almost unheard of in developing nations.

@ScienceDesk even Republicans participate in the circle of life.