A Philippines local pulls a tamilok, also known as shipworm or woodworm, from a piece of dead mangrove.

‘Wormy’ Philippine delicacy could hold key to better human antibiotics

Name: ‘Wormy’ Philippine delicacy could hold key to better human antibiotics
Uploaded: 2025-02-25T16:22:46Z
Duration: 2 min 12 s
Description: The tamilok is best known as a slimy Philippine delicacy, but scientists see possible health benefits.

The tamilok is best known as a slimy (and increasingly popular) Philippine delicacy, but scientists are looking beyond its slippery texture and seeing possible health benefits.