Beards and microbes: What the evidence shows
Beards have long attracted suspicion, sometimes seen as stylish, sometimes as unsanitary. But how dirty are they, really?
Jun 10, 2025
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Arthropods
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Keeping communities safe as tick populations rise
As any hiker or dog walker can attest, checking for ticks is routine practice after being outdoors at this time of year.
Jun 4, 2025
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Emerging tick species in CT found to carry rare bacteria that can be deadly, officials say
An invasive tick species in Connecticut has been found to carry the bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis in humans, a discovery that has alarmed state biologists as the tick continues to increase its spread throughout the ...
May 29, 2025
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Malaria control strategy that efficiently kills parasites in the mosquito could lead to more effective bed nets
A potent combination of antimalarial compounds added to bed nets blocked parasite transmission in mosquitoes while circumventing insecticide resistance, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School ...
May 21, 2025
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Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says
It's a question that's long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night?
May 20, 2025
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Insect protein could support healthy aging and fight climate change
When we think about the future of food, it's unlikely that crickets, mealworms or grasshoppers come to mind. But believe it or not, insects might just be one of the most promising answers to two big global problems: feeding ...
May 19, 2025
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Study reveals emerging cases of babesiosis in Mid-Atlantic region
A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology provides critical insights into the emergence of babesiosis in the Mid-Atlantic region, documenting human cases and the presence of Babesia microti in local tick ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Tick-borne meat allergy may be related to urbanization in mid-Atlantic US
A University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill modeling study suggests that wild-habitat disruption may be contributing to the increasing US prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-borne allergy to animal meat.
Apr 28, 2025
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Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It's not their coat length, studies show
Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them—even more so when the cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.
Apr 8, 2025
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An uptick of ticks in Washington: Study of trail reports to help track sightings
Tick sightings are on the rise in Western Washington, according to research conducted by a University of Washington master's degree student.
Apr 8, 2025
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