Kevin Esvelt

Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution

Lyme disease has plagued Nantucket for decades, affecting residents and raising concerns for visitors exploring the island's beaches, trails and conservation land. Researchers are now exploring whether mice could help slow the spread of the disease. The project, known as Mice Against Ticks, is a collaboration involving researchers from MIT that aims to reduce Lyme disease by interrupting the cycle that allows ticks to become infected.