There’s a new type of Lyme disease in New York state. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Almost all cases of the tick-borne illness in the United States are caused by corkscrew-shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. But B. burgdorferi is actually one of two Lyme disease-causing … Read more
Genetically engineering mouse DNA could be key to curbing Lyme disease | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Scientists are hoping to use genetic engineering to reduce the transmission of Lyme disease. The scientists’ target is not the deer or the ticks often associated with the disease; it’s wild mice. Source link
This is an updated version of a story first published on Sept. 21, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he discovered animals had developed unique traits that varied from island to island. Nearly two centuries later, on … Read more