Genetically Modified Hookworms Produce and Deliver Therapeutics in Human Gut

Scientists have engineered hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions in under-resourced tropical regions, to produce and deliver therapeutics inside the human gut. This innovative approach leverages the parasite's ability to survive in the gut for years to deliver medical treatments directly to the host. The technology represents a novel frontier in biotechnology for treating diseases in resource-limited settings.