A “Behind the Paper” story was recently posted in the Microbiology section of Springer Nature Research Communities featuring research performed at the INHS-MEL. This story explains the research by Jiayue Yan, Chang-Hyun Kim, Leta Chesser, Jose L. Ramirez, and Chris M. Stone, which reveals how a poor diet can weaken mosquitoes, making them more likely […]
In this new instructional video from the Illinois Lyme Association (ILA), the INHS-MEL’s Dr. Holly Tuten details how to apply permethrin and get protection against ticks. Watch the full video here. Featured photo: screenshot from ILA’s video of Dr. Tuten applying permethrin to a shirt.
INHS-MEL members were featured in an article by WBEZ Chicago. The article, “Illinois’ crows are making a comeback. And there’s a surprising connection to our health.”, discusses the impact of West Nile virus (WNV) on the American Crow population in Illinois. Dr. Chris Stone discusses the INHS-MEL’s surveillance of WNV in the state. Featured photo: […]