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Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite
Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite, making them fascinating for environmental historians. Human actions long ago have contributed to the widespread spread of tick-borne diseases. The black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and other tick species can transmit Lyme disease, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted […]
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Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs
Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs Divesting from the next generation of researchers means cutting the lifeblood of science and medicine. J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes of Health: from […]
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