Jacquie B | The Sleepiest Scientist
Sleep/circadian‑focused scientist sharing research‑rooted insights in accessible language.
Stay Safe From Ticks While Enjoying Nature
Another day, another TickTalk (Day 7) How do you protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites while still getting to enjoy the outdoors? Let’s talk about it!
Hard Ticks Cling on for 7‑14 Days to Feed
Alright yall, Day 1 of TickTalk: Hard ticks, like the ones that spread Lyme Disease (Ixodes scapularis) or Alpha-gal (Amblyomma americanum) are long-term feeders. They need from 7-14 days to take in a full blood meal. But how do they stay...
Lyme Disease Isn’t a Bioweapon, Says Immunology Researcher
Since Lyme Disease is suddenly getting more attention than usual: Hi! I’m a researcher and scientist getting my PhD in Immunology, Infection and Epidemiology. I’ve been studying tick feeding and Lyme Disease for over 5 years now looking for an anti-tick...