Parasites successfully deliver drugs to the brain

Parasites successfully deliver drugs to the brain

Would you let a scientist implant a parasite in your brain to treat an illness? The idea of using a parasite as a medical tool might seem outlandish, but it also offers hope for conditions like Parkinsons and Alzheimer’s. Researchers have speculated that if a parasite could deliver drugs directly to the brain, it might help doctors treat these conditions. An international team of scientists is… Source