In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

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Experts said the more mild winters and prolonged warm periods in Connecticut have created more friendly conditions for tick ...

Morphology is the study of the form and structure of organisms, including their physical characteristics such as shape, size ...

Dr. Megan Linske, a vector ecologist with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, said she's seen changes in new ...

Research conducted at the Hamilton lab has identified several mosquito-borne illnesses that can cause encephalitis ...

New cases suggests that other types of ticks, like the black-legged tick and the western black-legged tick, may also cause the condition.

When exposed to antibiotics, approximately one out of every 10 8 -10 9 bacteria develops resistance due to spontaneous ...

Vector control officials are warning that swimming pools in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades could turn into breeding ...

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

Swarms of insects typically come along with warm weather in Southern California, but public health officials are concerned ...