Imagine biting into a burger—only to have an allergic reaction—from hives to difficulty breathing. It’s a bizarre reaction tied to a tiny culprit: the lone star tick. Now, MU Extension is asking Missourians to help them understand how much people know about Alpha-Gal...
Bourbon virus, and other tick-borne diseases, are becoming more common in Missouri. A collaborative effort between Washington University in St. Louis and the St. Louis Zoo looks to understand these factors. Cameron Conner is with Wash U’s Tyson Research Center staff...
Missouri is an excellent state for plenty of outdoor activities. If you plan to head out into nature, it is also essential to understand the proper ways to handle ticks. Washington University in St. Louis’ staff scientist, Solny Adalsteinsson, is here with...
If you have the bad luck to be bitten by a specific tick…it could change your whole diet …. and your life dramatically. That happened to Kathie Cahoj, and she was not about to settle for having the alpha-gal allergy take away her love of food. She is with Ashley Byrd....
