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Arizona State University researchers just cracked a mystery that could lead to new treatments for tularemia, a deadly tick-borne disease so potent that just 10 bacterial cells can cause infection. For the first time, scientists isolated and studied the proteins that help this dangerous pathogen survive inside human cells.
A groundbreaking study of 3,000 patients shows a blood transfusion method slashes death rates from severe babesiosis by nearly three-quarters. The findings offer hope for those battling the tick-borne illness spreading with climate change.
As ticks spread to new regions across America, researchers are racing toward a breakthrough that could protect us from all tick-borne illnesses at once. A new Lyme vaccine shows 70% effectiveness, and scientists are now working on something even better.
A University of Missouri researcher developed a breakthrough diagnostic test that detects Rocky Mountain spotted fever in just 40 minutes, potentially saving countless children's lives. The deadly tick-borne illness can be fatal within days if untreated, but current tests take weeks to return results.
A University of Kentucky scientist is turning Lyme disease bacteria against itself in a promising new treatment approach. The breakthrough comes as tick-borne illnesses have jumped 128% nationwide since 2020.
A new Lyme disease vaccine from Pfizer has shown 70% effectiveness in clinical trials, offering hope for protection against the tick-borne illness that affects hundreds of thousands annually. This marks the first promising Lyme vaccine in over two decades.
A new vaccine could soon protect people from Lyme disease for the first time in over 20 years. Pfizer and Valneva's candidate showed over 70% effectiveness in preventing the tick-borne illness that affects hundreds of thousands annually.
A pharmaceutical company has achieved a 100% cure rate for a dangerous tick-borne disease in patients whose immune systems couldn't fight it off. The breakthrough could reshape treatment guidelines for babesiosis, a debilitating illness that often strikes alongside Lyme disease.
Google seeks approval to release 32 million specially treated mosquitoes in Florida and California to combat West Nile virus and other deadly diseases. The innovative approach uses bacteria and AI-powered robotics to reduce disease-carrying mosquito populations without adding more biters.
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A pediatric doctor frustrated by overprescribing antibiotics has invented a way for families to test ticks at home for Lyme disease. The innovation could help 31 million Americans who get tick bites each year avoid unnecessary treatment while catching infections early.
The federal government just announced one of the most ambitious campaigns ever to fight Lyme disease, which affects nearly half a million Americans every year. New tick control programs, AI-powered diagnostics, and $2.5 million in innovation prizes aim to turn the tide on this growing health threat.
A groundbreaking Lyme disease vaccine has proven 73% effective in major trials, bringing hope to millions at risk from tick-borne illness. After decades without protection, regulatory approval could arrive soon for people ages five and up.
Researchers discovered how to disguise healthy mitochondria so they can slip into diseased cells undetected, extending the lives of mice with a fatal genetic disorder. The breakthrough could one day help children born with rare mitochondrial diseases.
Researchers in China have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus while solving mysterious illnesses in thousands of patients. The breakthrough shows how medical science is getting better at catching infections that might have been missed before.
An island where 15% of residents have contracted Lyme disease is trying something unprecedented: specially bred mice that can't spread the bacteria to ticks. MIT researchers believe these tiny helpers could break the disease cycle that's plagued Nantucket for decades.
A simple trail trick could make walks in the woods safer for everyone. University of Ottawa researchers discovered that spreading woodchips on forest paths cuts tick populations dramatically.
For the first time ever, children and adults with Alexander disease have a treatment that attacks the root cause of their condition, not just the symptoms. The FDA's approval of zilganersen gives hope to families facing a disease that has always been fatal.
Scientists at Monash University discovered a tick protein that blocks immune signals linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. This natural protein could lead to more effective treatments for diseases that currently have limited options.
A small clinical trial achieved a perfect cure rate for a stubborn tick-borne illness that can last for years in people with weakened immune systems. The breakthrough offers hope for thousands of Americans suffering from chronic babesiosis.
A groundbreaking treatment for Huntington's disease just cleared a major hurdle, bringing hope to 240,000 Americans affected by this devastating condition. The experimental therapy could become the first disease-modifying treatment for a disorder that has had none.
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