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Yale University researchers have found widespread evidence of Borrelia miyamotoi—a relative to the bacterium that causes Lyme disease—in human blood samples in the northeastern United States. “We’re talking about the possibility of tens of thousands of New England residents... Read More »

By Julie Rafferty, Tufts University For scientists and clinicians alike, one of the holy grails for successfully treating and curing Lyme disease is developing tests that identify the disease sooner, show when people are cured of infection, and can diagnose reinfection. Now,... Read More »

Emory University News Release Heartland virus is circulating in lone star ticks in Georgia, scientists at Emory University have found, confirming active transmission of the virus within the state. The journal Emerging Infectious Diseases published the findings, which include a... Read More »

Appropriations directives encourage NIH to intensify research on links between Lyme disease during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes Congress is pleased that NIH has taken action to advance research on maternal-fetal transmission of Lyme disease. In response, lawmakers have... Read More »

Pennsylvania health officials have found high levels of “rare but dangerous” deer tick virus (DTV) at various locations throughout the state. DTV, a type of Powassan virus, is rare in the United States, but positive cases have increased in recent years. It is spread to people... Read More »

By Alexandra Todak, Healio.com Patients with alpha-gal syndrome reported many physical and mental effects along with a profound quality-of-life impact, according to survey results presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting. Understanding... Read More »

Topics covered in latest issue of the Lyme Times include:           Lyme disease and your brain           Head trauma and Lyme           Curing Alzheimer’s?           An antibiotic that targets Lyme without hurting your gut           Excerpt of Ross Douthat’s riveting... Read More »

When you’re too sick to work, how can you earn an income? For people in some situations, Social Security Disability benefits can help. But the application process can be confusing and denials are common. In the following webinar sponsored by Project Lyme, attorney Bart... Read More »

On their second day of meeting, members of the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group heard and discussed reports from two more subcommittees. They also discussed next steps in their process. Here’s how LymeDisease.org’s Lonnie Marcum live-tweeted today’s event. Read More »