To Stop Lyme Disease, Scientists Want to Change the Mouse.
Lyme disease has been notoriously difficult to control, but scientists are exploring a fascinating approach: instead of focusing only on ticks, they’re looking at one of the animals that helps keep the Lyme cycle going. This 60 Minutes report explores the idea of genetically changing mice so they can no longer pass the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to ticks, potentially interrupting the disease before it ever reaches people.
It’s an ambitious idea, and an interesting look at how scientists are rethinking one of New England’s most persistent health problems.
