Georgia’s massive tick collection helps researchers track disease risks year-round
Georgia’s massive tick collection helps researchers track disease risks year-round Georgia is home to one of the world’s largest tick collections, and due to the state’s warm, humid climate, ticks are active year-round. The tick collection at Georgia Southern University (GSU) includes more than 1 million specimens and is used by public health officials to research and combat tick-borne diseases. There are three species that are commonly found on humans: […]
