Scientists have mapped the genetic makeup of 47 strains of Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The discovery allows more accurate diagnostic tests and customised treatments against Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria behind Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne disease globally. It also offers insights into the evolution of these bacteria and the potential for non-disease-causing variants to become harmful in the future.
CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,
