An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

SINGAPORE - About $2.4 million is being set aside by the authorities to fund an initiative that will help gain a deeper ...

The project combines biological and social sciences in the pursuit of a strategy researchers hope could be a "win-win." ...

Hidden in leaf litter near wildlife corridors, a poorly known threat to public health lies in wait for hikers, cyclists and dog owners frequenting Singapore's green spaces. These spots are ideal for ...

In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that ...

Ticks can spread various dangerous diseases. Understanding what to do after removing one is just as crucial as knowing how to ...

Here are some of the tick species that experts worry most about from a public health perspective: Tick bites can look very ...

Public awareness will also be key to addressing the problem. Many pet owners do not know that their routine flea treatments affect wildlife. Small changes could help reduce this impact. For example, ...

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares important things veterinarians should recognize regarding the surge in tick populations, and more ...

BlueArc Biosciences has been a winner in all three phases so far of the LymeX Innovation Accelerator competition as it works ...