Modeling a tiny worm's feeding process sheds light on the complexity of biological organisms
The throat of the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans might seem like an odd place for exploring the complexity of life's mechanisms, until one realizes how much information has been collected on these ...
Migrating birds have stowaways: Invasive ticks could spread novel diseases around the world, say scientists
Ticks travel light, but they carry pathogens with them. When they parasitize migrating birds, these journeys can take them thousands of miles away from their usual geographic range. Historically, they ...
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The fascinating, crucial work of a poison control center
At the California Poison Control System in San Francisco, a call has just come in from a mother whose toddler accidentally ...
Ticks on the rise across Ohio; Local man recalls his journey with Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease may be primarily a summer concern, but it is becoming more prevalent in Ohio and the Miami Valley.
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The Most Dangerous Insect (and 13 Others to Avoid)
When you think of the most dangerous creatures on Earth, you might picture big animals like sharks ... The deer tick is ...
Woman's Attempt To Remove Tick From Dog Takes Unexpected Turn—'Traumatized'
Removing ticks from pets safely requires fine-point tweezers, grasping the bug close to the skin and pulling in a slow, ...