So far in 2025, more than 31% of the ticks tested in New York were positive for at least one pathogen, according to the ...

The number of blacklegged ticks have exploded in the past decade, seemingly getting worse by the year as Canadian seasons get ...

A new analysis shows high levels of fine-particulate air pollution causes more cancer mutations. A quarter of all lung cancer cases worldwide are among people who never smoked. Meanwhile, websites for ...

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 ...

Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They ...

Researchers sequenced the genome of a sea spider, revealing it lacks whole-genome duplication seen in related arachnids. This ...

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.

Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...

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, ...

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, ...