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What do parasitic worms and wages have in common? More than you think

March 6, 2026
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Nearly 30 years of data from a landmark UC Berkeley project in Kenya show that treating children’s intestinal parasites does more than improve health — it boosts adult earnings and secures the lives of the next generation.

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