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tick biodiversity climate impacts

New tick diseases are sickening people

New tick diseases are emerging across the US and around the world — fueled by climate change — but doctors say they're difficult to diagnose.

The tick that causes a meat allergy is on the move

The tick that causes a meat allergy is on the move

The lone star tick can trigger an allergic reaction to red meat in those bitten. Now this arachnid’s territory is expanding.
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