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So far in 2025, more than 31% of the ticks tested in New York were positive for at least one pathogen, according to the ...
Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...
The Fordham University Tri-State Tick Risk Index is at the highest it can be, 10/10, raising concerns about Lyme Disease, ...
Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...
The number of blacklegged ticks have exploded in the past decade, seemingly getting worse by the year as Canadian seasons get ...
The first new invasive tick to be found in the U.S. in 50 years, the critters may be able to spread disease and are found in nine states.
Diseases caused by tick bites are increasing in Michigan, state officials say, and they urge those spending time outdoors to watch for the arachnids while exploring this summer.
It's not easy to look at a sea spider and see an animal so representative of its kind that it may help scientists sort out ...
These multi-legged parasitic arachnids literally suck the blood of their chosen hosts, leaving behind itchy bites and sometimes dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ...
Researchers sequenced the genome of a sea spider, revealing it lacks whole-genome duplication seen in related arachnids. This ...
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