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Bay Area Lyme Foundation awards diagnostic grant to Harvard Medical School researchers

Researchers Nira Pollock and John Branda aim to develop a novel urine test for early Lyme disease using a promising biomarker approach. The $100,000 grant will support their research on detecting Borrelia burgdorferi in urine samples from patients with early Lyme disease.

SourceDDC·DateJun 9, 2015

Lyme disease risk is year-round in Northwest California, according to new study

A new study finds that ticks carrying Lyme disease are active throughout the year in Northwest California, posing a constant threat. The researchers' findings suggest that residents should take precautions year-round and know the symptoms of the disease.

SourceDDC·JournalTicks and Tick-borne Diseases·DateAug 20, 2014