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3/28/2024
Maine Public

Maine tick season off to early start after warm winter
12/7/2023
Maine Public

Maine sees record number of Lyme cases, health officials urge precautions through the winter
9/28/2023
The University of Rhode Island
TickEncounter - The University of Rhode Island
8/1/2023
The New York Times
What It’s Like to Live With a Tick-Borne Disease
7/24/23
The Harvard Gazette
There are now six infectious agents associated with deer tick bites (only five listed in this article) and the new vaccine will protect only against Borrelia (Lyme). Work on a vaccine that protects against all is underway. The new vaccine will likely be effective but will require boosters, one shot does not last forever...
7/5/2023
Inverse
This article summarizes progress on Lyme disease vaccines, diagnosis and treatment.
8/13/2022
The Boston Globe
Twenty years after the first Lyme vaccine was shelved, new ones could be on the way
7/5/2022
Grist.org
A lethal tick-borne disease is spreading in the US, driven by climate change
6/30/2022
The New York Times
Tick Hunting: The Prey are tiny and the Bait is Human.
4/21/22
The Boston Globe
In an effort to curb Lyme disease, scientists hope to release thousands of genetically altered mice on Nantucket
4/21/2022
Republican Journal
Maine CDC confirms fatal case of Powassan virus in Waldo County
Maine CDC confirms fatal case of Powassan virus in Waldo County
11/19/2021
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE
First-Ever mRNA Vaccine for Lyme Disease Shows Promise in Guinea Pigs
First-Ever mRNA Vaccine for Lyme Disease Shows Promise in Guinea Pigs
11/17/2021
YALENEWS
Novel Lyme Vaccine Shows Promise
Novel Lyme Vaccine Shows Promise
8/19/2021
THE NEW YORKER
Why It Took So Long to Develop a New Vaccine for Lyme Disease
Why It Took So Long to Develop a New Vaccine for Lyme Disease
7/30/2020
NEW SCIENTIST
Lyme Disease Vaccine Found to be Safe and Effective in Clinical Trial
Lyme Disease Vaccine Found to be Safe and Effective in Clinical Trial
7/19/2020
NEW SCIENTIST
Lyme disease continues to spread. Can a seasonal shot help slow the spread of the tick-borne illness?
Lyme disease continues to spread. Can a seasonal shot help slow the spread of the tick-borne illness?
11/14/2019
CNN
The number of insects is declining rapidly and 41% face extinction. However, scientists say we can be the first responders.
The number of insects is declining rapidly and 41% face extinction. However, scientists say we can be the first responders.
8/26/2019
Phys.org
New Way to Bump Off Ticks: Dry Up Their Saliva
New Way to Bump Off Ticks: Dry Up Their Saliva
8/22/2019
STAT
Can a New Lyme Disease Vaccine Overcome a History of Distrust and Failure?
Can a New Lyme Disease Vaccine Overcome a History of Distrust and Failure?
9/2019
The Atlantic
Issues Relating to Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) Are Still Unresolved
Issues Relating to Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) Are Still Unresolved
7/18/2019
The Washington Post
EPA Will Not Ban Use of Controversial Pesticide Linked to Children’s Health Problems
EPA Will Not Ban Use of Controversial Pesticide Linked to Children’s Health Problems
12/31/2018
Portland Press Herald
Maine’s Lyme Disease Cases Declined Sharply in 2018
Maine’s Lyme Disease Cases Declined Sharply in 2018
9/28/2018
Organic Consumers Association
Journal Admits Monsanto Role in Reviews of Glyphosate Cancer Risks
Journal Admits Monsanto Role in Reviews of Glyphosate Cancer Risks
8/15/2018
The New York Times
Report Finds Traces of a Controversial Herbicide in Cheerios and Quaker Oats
Report Finds Traces of a Controversial Herbicide in Cheerios and Quaker Oats
8/8/2018
Bangor Daily News
How an Invasive Plant Is Helping Ticks Survive
How an Invasive Plant Is Helping Ticks Survive
8/6/2018
Mother Jones
An Army of Deer Ticks Carrying Lyme Disease Is Advancing and Here’s Why It Will Only Get Worse
An Army of Deer Ticks Carrying Lyme Disease Is Advancing and Here’s Why It Will Only Get Worse
8/6/2018
Mother Jones
An Invasive New Tick Is Spreading in the U.S.
An Invasive New Tick Is Spreading in the U.S.
5/7/2018
Vox
The Incredibly Frustrating Reason There’s No Lyme Disease Vaccine
The Incredibly Frustrating Reason There’s No Lyme Disease Vaccine
7/12/2018
PLOS
The Results of the First Citizen-Scientist Study Conducted Through a Partnership with Northern Arizona University and Colorado State University
The Results of the First Citizen-Scientist Study Conducted Through a Partnership with Northern Arizona University and Colorado State University
6/26/2017
Slate
The Year of the TickGood overall comparisons of several methods. Be sure to see the section near the end about Japanese Barberry.
The Year of the TickGood overall comparisons of several methods. Be sure to see the section near the end about Japanese Barberry.
6/6/2018
ZME Science
Lyme Disease Vaccine Set to Become Available Soon
Lyme Disease Vaccine Set to Become Available Soon
5/21/2018
Island Institute
Swan’s Island Fights Ticks with Fire
Swan’s Island Fights Ticks with Fire
4/2/2018
Aeon
How Lyme Disease Became the First Epidemic of Climate Change
How Lyme Disease Became the First Epidemic of Climate Change
8/2/2017
The New York Times
Lyme Disease’s Worst Enemy? It Might Be Foxes
Lyme Disease’s Worst Enemy? It Might Be Foxes
7/24/2017
The New York Times
It’s High Time for Ticks, Which Are Spreading Diseases Farther
It’s High Time for Ticks, Which Are Spreading Diseases Farther
6/28/2017
PBS Newshour
Dogs Can Get a Lyme Disease Vaccine. Why Can’t Humans?
Dogs Can Get a Lyme Disease Vaccine. Why Can’t Humans?
6/13/2017
WBUR
Tom Ashbrook Discusses Tick-Borne Disease on NPR’s "On Point"
Tom Ashbrook Discusses Tick-Borne Disease on NPR’s "On Point"
5/31/2017
VillageSoup
Two Cases of Powassan Encephalitis Diagnosed in Midcoast Region in April
Two Cases of Powassan Encephalitis Diagnosed in Midcoast Region in April
5/12/2017
CBS Boston
UMass Medical School Researchers On Brink Of Treatment To Prevent Lyme Disease
UMass Medical School Researchers On Brink Of Treatment To Prevent Lyme Disease
5/11/2017
Maine Public
Tick-Borne Diseases in Maine: a "Maine Calling" Conversation
Tick-Borne Diseases in Maine: a "Maine Calling" Conversation
4/13/2017
AccuWeather
How To Avoid Getting Bitten by a Tick
How To Avoid Getting Bitten by a Tick
3/20/2017
Island Institute
Island Lyme, Tick Survey Reveals Deep Concern
Island Lyme, Tick Survey Reveals Deep Concern
8/25/2016
Outbreak News Today
Anaplasmosis Seen in Increased Numbers in Maine This Year
Anaplasmosis Seen in Increased Numbers in Maine This Year
8/20/2016
The New York Times
A Natural Cure for Lyme Disease
A Natural Cure for Lyme Disease
7/13/2016
MV Times
Visiting Physician Sheds New Light on Lyme Disease
Visiting Physician Sheds New Light on Lyme Disease
7/7/2016
The Vineyard Gazette/Martha's Vineyard News
Deer Culling Discussed Amid Worry Over Tick Diseases
Deer Culling Discussed Amid Worry Over Tick Diseases
7/6/2016
Huffington Post
"A Slow Slipping Away" — Kris Kristofferson’s Long-Undiagnosed Battle with Lyme Disease
"A Slow Slipping Away" — Kris Kristofferson’s Long-Undiagnosed Battle with Lyme Disease
2/16/2016
Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Bay Area Lyme Foundation Offers Free Tick Testing Nationwide
Bay Area Lyme Foundation Offers Free Tick Testing Nationwide