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From UMass Amherst University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a natural and effective tick repellent. They have shown that a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys effectively repels... Read More »

VectorWise CME, formerly known as Invisible International, has officially relaunched with a renewed mission and focus. The organization is dedicated to providing virtual, free, evidence-based continuing medical education (CME) on vector-borne diseases to frontline healthcare... Read More »

The latest issue of Lyme Times spotlights MyLymeData’s 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of patient-driven research that’s reshaping our understanding of Lyme disease. With over 19,000 participants, groundbreaking studies, and real-world insights, MyLymeData is shifting the... Read More »

60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, a company focused on developing treatments for infectious diseases, recently analyzed insurance claims related to babesiosis and chronic fatigue. The study, conducted by Komodo Health, revealed a major gap in reported cases. While the CDC estimated... Read More »

by Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant 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 state. Longhorned... Read More »

By Sarah Quillen The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) has never been an organization to shy away from the challenges of life – both big and small. The month of May brought us to Lisbon, Portugal, for our 11th European Scientific Conference, our first in... Read More »

From the Center for Lyme Action: We all know one tick bite can change a life. That’s why we need to take action today to urge Congress to protect and fund Lyme and tick-borne disease federal programs. Why Now? A recently leaked Fiscal Year 2026 budget passback from the... Read More »

Kevin Boyce, a 62-year-old resident of the Boston area, passed away last year from Powassan virus. Now, his family is raising awareness about the risks of tick bites and urging people to take precautions. Boyce fell ill in April 2024. Within days, his condition worsened, leading... Read More »

Antech, a veterinary diagnostics company, has launched two advanced screening tests for tick-borne diseases, heartworm, and other pathogens. Enhanced Accuplex™ can now test dogs for three Ehrlichia species, and two Anaplasma species, alongside heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)... Read More »