These African ticks survived for 8 years without food. Females laid eggs years after the last male had died
These creatures just won't stop ticking.
Tag: tick
Novel mRNA vaccine against ticks works in guinea pigs
In the US alone, there are 50,000 tick bites reported every year.
Potentially fatal tick-borne brain disease found in the UK for first time
Experts described the risk of infection as "very low," but called on members of the public to be aware of ...
Along came Alongshan virus, a new tick-borne disease
Data so far suggests that the virus can cause severe illness.
Researchers zero in on Lyme disease’s ability to resurface months after treatment
Its not really the bacteria that does most damage -- it's our bodies' response.
Ancient amber reveals that ticks dined on feathered dinosaurs, too
No respite from the bite.
Amber discovery shows Lyme disease is older than human race
Lyme disease is a stealthy disease, which can be very dangerous, especially if misdiagnosed. It was only recognized officially 40 ...
Tick bite helps spread vegetarianism
What would you like with your burger? Some anaphylaxis, maybe? No? How about nausea, stomach cramps, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, ...