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Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?

Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
NYT Business Thursday 20 August 2026, 09:04 UTC By Benjamin Wallace 1 min read
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A blacklegged tick in its nymph stage. Roughly the size of poppy seeds, nymphs are responsible for more disease transmission than adults.

A blacklegged tick in its nymph stage. Roughly the size of poppy seeds, nymphs are responsible for more disease transmission than adults.
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