Filarial Worms (IMAGE) Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative Caption This image shows lab technologists extracting DNA from filarial worms, at a research center in Kumasi, Ghana. Credit DNDi Usage Restrictions In link with filarial diseases and need for more research and development for neglected diseases. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.