The entire genome sequence of Trichuris suis, a parasitic worm found in pig has been presented by a team consisting of 11 institutions from 6 countries. Understanding the genetics mechanisms underlying the pig parasite may aid to modify the human immune response that could result in better treatments for autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and multiple sclerosis. The human whipworm (Trichuris) infects around 1 billion people ...
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