William Parker

PhD who conducted research at Duke University for over 27 years on immunology, appendicitis, and the hygiene hypothesis. Currently a visiting scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, leading efforts on biome reconstitution via helminths.

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Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 20min

Appendix, Gut Worms, Allergies & Autoimmunity | William Parker | 246

Dr. William Parker, a former Duke University immunologist and current scholar at UNC Chapel Hill, discusses the surprising benefits of the appendix and the role of 'good' parasites like helminths in immune health. He argues that modern hygiene practices may lead to hypersensitive immune systems, resulting in allergies and autoimmune disorders. Dr. Parker also explores self-therapy using helminths for conditions like MS and depression, unveiling a possible link between parasitic infections and milder COVID-19 impacts in low-income regions.

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