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Greater Understanding Of Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria
June 30, 2009 — Lyme disease in the US is caused by the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, and usually begins with a skin lesion, after which the bacteria spread throughout the body to the nervous system, ... > full story -
Once-a-Month Pill For Both Fleas And Ticks In Dogs And Cats
June 29, 2009 — Scientists are describing discovery and successful tests of the first once-a-month pill for controlling both fleas and ticks in domestic dogs and ... > full story -
Lyme Disease Is Spreading In Canada, And Physicians Are Crucial In Helping Minimize Its Impact
June 8, 2009 — Lyme disease is emerging in Canada, and is expected to increase with climate change, but effective, enhanced surveillance and clinician awareness will be key to minimizing the impact of the disease, ... > full story -
The Season Of Ticks: Could Climate Change Worsen Lyme Disease?
April 26, 2009 — In a finding that suggests how global warming could impact infectious disease, scientists have determined that climate impacts the severity of Lyme Disease by influencing the feeding patterns of deer ... > full story -
New Device Helps Control Disease-Causing Ticks
March 28, 2009 — Spring is finally here, and with it comes tick season. Scientists are reporting the latest in a series of related studies on the effectiveness of a new technology that reduces tick ... > full story -
Protein From Tick Saliva Studied For Potential Myasthenia Gravis Treatment
March 26, 2009 — Researchers have found that a protein in tick saliva shows promise as a potential treatment for the debilitating neuromuscular disorder myasthenia ... > full story -
Structure Of Bacteria That Causes Lyme Disease Detailed In 3D
February 13, 2009 — They are borne by ticks and can cause acute and chronic symptoms in joints, muscles and the nervous system -- the bacteria that cause Lyme borreliosis. Researchers have now succeeded in identifying ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Potential Key To Lyme Disease
February 9, 2009 — Researchers have identified a protein that may help give Lyme disease its bite. Their findings suggest that the bacterial protein, which aids in transporting the metal manganese, is essential for the ... > full story -
Natural, Alternative Insect Repellent As Effective As DEET, Study Shows
February 5, 2009 — A cheap, natural compound has been found to deter biting of mosquitoes and to repel ticks as effectively as ... > full story -
How Your Body Clock Avoids Hitting The Snooze Button
January 29, 2009 — Scientists have discovered a new part of the mechanism which allows our body clocks to reset themselves on a molecular ... > full story
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