Signalling theory tells us lots about the way paid-for verification has disrupted the blue tick system.

Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, uses tenacious trial-and-error movements to worm their way in and infect us.

Not all cases of La Crosse disease affect the neurological system, but those that do can be severe and sometimes fatal – especially in children.

A new ultra-sensitive DNA test that identifies Lyme disease in horses could have applications for dogs and humans, too, researchers report.

New research tracks the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia miyamotoi. "To our surprise, it was found at all our testing sites throughout New England."

Scientists are hurrying to learn more about the Heartland virus, which lone star ticks are circulating in Georgia.

Researchers report a potential new test for Lyme disease that could identify it sooner and show how well treatments work.

Lyme disease affects millions worldwide. But there are things you can do to protect yourself from this insidious illness.

The study found that ticks were unable to feed on guinea pigs vaccinated with an mRNA vaccine, preventing transmission of the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.

How bad are ticks this year? An expert explains why tick-borne diseases are on the rise.