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Genetically engineering mouse DNA could be key to curbing Lyme disease | 60 Minutes
Scientists are using genetic engineering to target wild mice in an effort to reduce the transmission of Lyme disease, shifting focus from traditional vectors like deer and ticks. The approach aims to curb the disease's spread by altering mouse DNA, which plays a key role in the ecosystem of Lyme disease transmission.
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