Jacquie B | The Sleepiest Scientist
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Social•Mar 30, 2026
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 on for so long? Image source: Northwestern Medicine
By Jacquie B | The Sleepiest Scientist
Social•Mar 25, 2026
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...
By Jacquie B | The Sleepiest Scientist