Ticks : Science World Report

May 19, 2016 07:34 AM EDT

Moose Mortality Rates Increasing Due To Winter Ticks

Moose in New Hampshire are dying off due to winter ticks that attach themselves to the massive beasts.

Feb 09, 2016 11:25 AM EST

CDC Discovers New Lym Disease-Causing Bacteria

The CDC has discovered a new bacteria species that causes Lyme disease, causing a bit of alarm.

Oct 05, 2015 09:39 AM EDT

Disease-Ridden Ticks May Hitch Rides into the United States on Migratory Birds

Most people are aware that ticks carry diseases. But did you know that these diseases can spread thousands of miles?

May 30, 2014 10:22 AM EDT

Fossilized Ticks in Amber Reveal Lyme Disease is Older Than the Human Race

It turns out that Lyme disease may be far older than we first thought. Although the disease was only recognized about 40 years ago, scientists have discovered 15-million-year-old ticks fossilized in amber that once had the bacteria that causes Lyme disease today.

May 27, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Tick-Borne Disease Threatens Immune-Supressed Patients in Sweden

Now that the weather is heating up, insects are starting to come out in full force, and you may want to consider wearing some insect repellent. Scientists have discovered a new, tick-borne disease bacterium that has been implicated in six cases in Sweden.