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Pathobiomes: Can vector-borne bacteria play a role?

Advances in DNA sequencing and imaging technology have allowed researchers to observe the diverse microbial communities, or microbiomes, present in various areas of the body. Our complex interrelationships with microbiomes are increasingly implicated in diseases affecting people and pets. I have heard of a microbiome. What is a “pathobiome”? Scientists’ understanding of pathogenesis, or the [...]

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Pathogen Refuges: What are they?

Pathogens can hide in areas of the body that are not well-protected by the immune system. As they are also generally areas with poor or indirect blood circulation, they can be difficult to reach with pharmaceutical interventions like antibiotics. There are two kinds of pathogen refuges. One kind is called “immune privileged sites.” These are [...]

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Discussing Lyme Disease Testing with your Provider

Testing for Lyme borreliosis can be a difficult subject for patients to approach their healthcare providers about. Educating yourself on topics to discuss beforehand may help facilitate a productive conversation regarding your symptoms and why you think testing for Lyme borreliosis is the next step. Research on Lyme borreliosis increasingly suggests that an early diagnosis [...]

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Nanotrap® Urine Test Q&A with Galaxy’s Vice President of Research and Development

We recently announced the launch of the Lyme Borreliosis Nanotrap® Urine Test. In this post, Dr. Jennifer Miller discusses the Nanotrap® particle mechanism and the benefits of enhanced direct testing for Lyme Borrelia infections. We were excited to talk about this new test with someone who personifies Galaxy’s “go beyond” principle daily. Dr. Jennifer Miller [...]

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Will you be spending time outdoors over the holidays due to COVID-19?

According to a poll conducted by Axios-Ipsos, 61% of United States families changed their Thanksgiving weekend plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the respondents noted that they may be spending more time outdoors with social distancing protocols in place to lower the risk of transmission. What does this mean for exposure to [...]

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