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What bit me? The ultimate guide to bitesWhat bit me? The ultimate guide to bites

What bit me? The ultimate guide to bites

Everyone has suffered from those incredibly itchy bites and stings that keep you awake at night. Although some people may…

Climate change and the risk of mosquito-borne diseaseClimate change and the risk of mosquito-borne disease

Climate change and the risk of mosquito-borne disease

The University of Glasgow – in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and UK Centre for Ecology &…

Ticks weaken skin’s immune responseTicks weaken skin’s immune response

Ticks weaken skin’s immune response

Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team led by Johanna Strobl…

Ticks and the danger of Lyme disease for you and your dogTicks and the danger of Lyme disease for you and your dog

Ticks and the danger of Lyme disease for you and your dog

All dog walkers should be aware of the dangers of a serious bacterial infection called Lyme disease which is passed…