The Lyme Educator

Did you know researchers have explored possible links between Lyme disease and neurodegenerative illness? 🧠🦠

Dr. Alan MacDonald’s research identified Borrelia DNA in Alzheimer’s brain samples, raising important questions about the role infections may play in neurological disease and inflammation. While more research is urgently needed, findings like these remind us why continued investment in tick-borne disease research, early detection, and education is so critical.

At the LivLyme Foundation, we remain committed to advancing awareness, supporting scientific discovery, and advocating for patients and families impacted by Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. 💚🌎

Awareness leads to action. Research leads to answers.

Learn more:
livlymefoundation.org

This is what they are working on.

Scientists focus on genetically engineering mice to cut Lyme disease transmission 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.

I am getting SO many messages daily about tick bites right now. This is a good graphic of the Lone Star tick, which can trigger Alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to beef, pork, lamb, bison, gelatin, dairy, and more after a bite. Most people I personally know who have been bitten this year are noticing the tick with the white dot. This is just one type of tick as well.

If you get bitten, save the tick and consider sending it off for testing to check for possible infections so you can properly address them if needed. Most importantly: wear light-colored clothing, use tick repellent, do thorough tick checks, and shower immediately after coming home to check again. Stay safe out there this season.