Breaking news, curated around the clock
Home /Science

Two emerging tick viruses that can be deadly are spreading in the US

Science | 2026-08-20 at 15:00 UTC | Source: www.newscientist.com
Heartland virus and Bourbon virus, which are transmitted by lone star ticks, have killed at least seven people in the US
Read Full Article →
← More Science news
Related Articles
2026-08-15 · 14:04
The First At-Home Test for Infected Ticks Could Improve Lyme Disease Diagnosis
A new at-home test for infected ticks could help diagnose Lyme disease more quickly and accurately,…
2026-08-19 · 15:56
Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole
Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole's rotation.
2026-08-15 · 15:32
AI Can Now Design Functional Viruses. Should We Worry?
I don't have access to the actual article content.
2026-08-15 · 18:37
First human trials of designer protein therapies stun US neuroscientists
Chinese researchers are conducting at least seven clinical trials using DREADDs, a chemogenetic therapy…
2026-08-17 · 11:00
Weightlifting makes older women leaner, stronger and more mobile
Lifting at least 50 kilograms twice a week improved older women's muscle mass, mobility and balance