Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite

Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.

Sean Lawrence, Assistant Professor of History, West Virginia University • conversation
June 18, 2025 ~9 min

New treatment may ease lasting Lyme disease symptoms

A new treatment for Lyme disease offers hope to patients who suffer from long-term effects of the bacterial infection, even after antibiotic treatment.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
April 29, 2024 ~4 min


Antibiotics combo treats Lyme disease better

A combination of antibiotics is more effective in treating Lyme disease than the commonly prescribed course of a single antibiotic alone.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
Dec. 5, 2023 ~4 min

Molecular ‘warhead’ destroys Lyme disease bacteria

Researchers have found a way to deploy a molecular "warhead" that can annihilate the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Nov. 7, 2023 ~3 min

Can a ‘subway map’ reveal new Lyme disease treatments?

A new "subway map" of key metabolic activities of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease could help shed light on new drug targets.

Taraneh Pettinato-Tufts • futurity
Oct. 19, 2023 ~6 min

At least 1 in 5 shelter dogs has Lyme disease or heartworms

Shelter dogs in the Eastern US may be bearing the brunt of ticks' and mosquitoes' expanding range due to warming temperatures.

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~7 min

The case of the missing Lyme vaccine

Science can protect your dog, but not you. Expert explains why '90s vaccine for humans disappeared and details efforts to develop a new one.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 24, 2023 ~10 min

How to prevent Lyme disease this summer

The risk of Lyme disease has increased due to climate change and warmer temperature. A rheumatologist offers advice on how to best avoid ticks while going outdoors.

Samantha Laine Perfas • harvard
June 26, 2023 ~7 min


How archaeologists can help us live with wild animals

There are arguments over the future of red deer on the Scottish island of South Uist but archaeological expertise can help people live alongside wild animals.

Jacqui Mulville, Professor in Bioarchaeology, Head of Archaeology and Conservation, Cardiff University • conversation
May 5, 2023 ~6 min

6 tips to protect yourself from ticks

Warm weather means tick season. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the great outdoors. Experts have tips that can help.

Tufts University • futurity
May 3, 2023 ~9 min

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