Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations—here's how to stay safe from Lyme disease
Spring's warmer weather lures people outdoors—and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.
May 1, 2026
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Reward or punishment? New study reveals learning processes in the fruit fly brain
Researchers at Leipzig University have gained important insights into learning mechanisms in the brain of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Fighting malaria more effectively with climate data
In many parts of East Africa, small pools of water that form after heavy rainfall are ideal breeding sites for the Anopheles mosquitoes that transmit malaria. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring
As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they're actually at risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses.
Apr 5, 2026
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Stopping tick spit: What a new saliva control map could mean for Lyme prevention
Ticks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives from their saliva, which prevents ...
Mar 30, 2026
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When floods hit, the risk of malaria follows: How disaster systems can prepare better
When floods sweep through southern Africa, the most visible damage is immediate: homes washed away, crops destroyed, clinics disrupted, families displaced. These images dominate headlines and humanitarian appeals. But as ...
Mar 7, 2026
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Microbe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
The "hygiene hypothesis" suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new study in mice reveals that adults' exposure to diverse microbes and allergens ...
Mar 4, 2026
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Mosquitoes are back with a bite in SoCal: Why they're nibbling in the winter
Irked residents across Southern California have recently complained to their vector control districts about an onslaught of mosquito activity, many sporting ankle bites to prove it. Local mosquito experts blame the unseasonable ...
Mar 2, 2026
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DNA marker in malaria mosquitoes may be pivotal in tackling insecticide resistance
A new study has detected a DNA marker in a gene encoding a key enzyme known as cytochrome P450 that helps mosquitoes to break down and survive exposure to pyrethroids, the main insecticides used for treating bed nets. This ...
Feb 4, 2026
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Risk for Lyme disease in Ohio is equal to Connecticut, study shows
The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study.
Feb 3, 2026
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