Ticks
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Researchers Head to New York City Parks to Gather Data on Tick Exposure
Columbia researchers are conducting a major survey to measure the presence of urban ticks and how humans respond to them.
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It’s Tick Season. Here Are the Latest Findings on Lyme and Babesiosis.
New research offers insights on how the tick-borne diseases spread and interact in infected animals.
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It’s Time to Think About Lyme Disease Prevention
With tick-borne diseases on the rise, preventing tick bites and Lyme disease cannot solely be the onus of individuals. More federal funding is needed.
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Fighting Ticks With a Few Taps of the Phone
A new smartphone app offers hope of stemming the spread of diseases like Lyme, and providing some peace of mind in the process.
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