September 20th, 2018 Grant will support development of advanced molecular diagnostics for confirmation of Bartonella spp. infection in endocarditis patients RTP, N.C.- Galaxy Diagnostics, an infectious disease diagnostics company specializing in flea and tick-borne disease testing, is pleased to announce the award of Phase I grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) […]
Create A Tick-Free Yard
Ticks can be found almost everywhere in the world, at nearly every elevation. From the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic shore, you can bet that, given the right conditions, ticks will be present. As they transmit a number of diseases — such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever — we know it’s important [...]
Galaxy Co-Founder Awarded Global One Health Award
In recognition of their research on Bartonellosis, in particular “atypical manifestations in people and, in particular, veterinary health care providers,” Ed Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM, Chief Scientific Officer here at Galaxy Diagnostics and Christopher Woods, MD, MPH of Duke University School of Medicine have been awarded the 2018 Global One Health Award by the World Small Animal […]
Hurricane Weather Alert
Our lab will be closed on Friday, September 14 due to potentially dangerous conditions caused by Hurricane Florence. We expect to be back in the office by 9am Monday, September. We will post updates on our website and social media if conditions turn out worse than expected. Please hold all sample shipments until Monday, September […]
Tick-Borne Diseases in Humans and Animals
Ticks are much more than an itchy irritant searching for a blood meal. They are tiny creatures that pack a big punch by being very efficient vectors, tied only with mosquitos for the number of diseases they can effectively carry and transmit. Ticks pose a serious health threat to both humans and animals and the […]
Teaching Kids Pet Safety
Nearly always, pets are extraordinarily beloved and cherished by everyone in the family. Everyone wants to snuggle, play with, and hang out with the fluffy, furry, and adorable animals we bring into our homes. We usually assume that adults simply have common sense when it comes to handling animals, but this isn’t always the case […]