A new blood test called the Tick-Borne Disease Serochip (TBD Serochip) promises to revolutionize the diagnosis of tick-borne disease by offering a single test to identify and distinguish between Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen responsible for Lyme disease, and seven other tick-borne pathogens. Source: Outbreak News Today
Fruit flies, sludge and more violations in Saginaw-area restaurants Dec. 25-Jan. 31 (via MLive.com)
Saginaw County Health Department reports. Source: MLive.com
EAMC Admits A Few Isolated Bed Bug Situations – WLTZ (via WLTZ)
East Alabama Medical Center is speaking out about the discovery of some bed bugs reported in their facility. Source: WLTZ
Crispr Could Revolutionize the Way We Eradicate Invasive Species (via WIRED)
Gene editing isn’t brutal like poison, but it could transform our power over nature. Source: WIRED
Zika vaccine for pregnant women sought (via BBC News)
Scientists begin work on a “ready-to-use vaccine” to help protect pregnant women from the Zika virus. Source: BBC News
I want to drink your blood: Vampire bat’s genetic secrets revealed (via U.S.)
If you want to know how vampire bats can survive on a diet that — as everyone knows — consists exclusively of blood, the answer is simple. It’s in their genes. Source: U.S.
Several people exposed to rabies in Hillsborough County (via WFTS)
Seven people were exposed to a rabid cat that was found in the Holly Bluff Ct. area near Plant City. Those individuals were advised to start treatment for rabies immediately. Source: WFTS
Here’s What Experts Say About That Rumor You Can Get Bed Bugs From Library Books (via Bustle/)
I have some unfortunate news, book nerds. It turns out that you can get bed bugs from library books. Curling up with a book hasn’t been this frightening since the first time you read The Shining. But don’t fret. Source: Bustle/
Bellaire Local Schools addresses possible bed bug found (via WTOV)
Bellaire Local Schools is addressing what could be a bed bug found inside a high school classroom.The district is taking the necessary precautions after an unidentified pest was found inside a high school classroom. Source: WTOV
Shania Twain on the “Discipline” of Maintaining Her Health After Lyme Disease Battle (via Entertainment Tonight)
The singer discussed how she has overhauled her lifestyle following her battle with Lyme disease. Source: Entertainment Tonight
