Science Feb 09 Why Lyme and other tick-borne diseases are on the rise By Ula Chrobak, Knowable Magazine
Science Sep 12 Watch Could genetically engineered mice reduce Lyme disease? Lyme disease has become part of daily life for residents on the rural Massachusetts islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, where the tick population has exploded. Now a scientist at MIT is turning to a different culprit -- infected white-footed… By PBS NewsHour
Science Jul 31 4 things you should know about ticks and Lyme disease this summer Tick season is in full swing, and with it comes Lyme disease. Here's what you should know about the condition and how it spreads, according to Dr. John Aucott of Johns Hopkins University. By Teresa Carey
Science Jun 28 Watch 6:36 Dogs can get a Lyme disease vaccine. Why can’t humans? It’s the season for tick bites. Each year, at least 300,000 people contract Lyme disease and about 10 to 15 percent report stubborn, long-lasting symptoms like achy joints, fatigue and memory lapses despite treatment. What are the mysteries of Lyme,… By PBS NewsHour
Science Apr 07 Column: Can scientists predict a bad Lyme disease season? Good science aims to discern patterns that are less obvious, and one fascinating idea about Lyme disease is poised to be put to the test. By Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Apr 05 Watch 9:46 Why finding a solution to control Lyme disease isn’t simple By Miles O'Brien Ticks are by far the biggest disease vector in the U.S., and Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the northern hemisphere, causing neurological problems and even permanent cognitive and sensory impairment if not treated. Science correspondent Miles… Continue watching
Jun 18 Thousands of Lyme disease tests unproven and possibly inaccurate, NECIR reports By Colleen Shalby Roughly $492 million is spent on more than 3.4 million Lyme tests in the U.S. each year. But according to the New England Center of Investigative Reporting in a report released Tuesday, that number doesn’t include the thousands of… Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch In Cambodia, Proximity to Wildlife Sparks Influenza Fears Fred De Sam Lazaro reports how Cambodians' proximity to wildlife is sparking new concerns about the spread of avian flu. Continue watching