Published Aug 12, 2022
Tick Check! The Tiny Bloodsuckers In Our Backyards
Explore the world of ticks and tick-borne diseases with medical entomologist Adela Chavez as she shares her journey from farm life in Honduras to tackling Lyme disease research in Texas, focusing on transmission mechanisms, prevention, and the potential for vaccines.
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