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wild mice
Coverage of wild mice in the Nexus archive.
- The role genetically engineered mice could play in fighting Lyme disease
Scientists are exploring genetic engineering to reduce Lyme disease transmission by targeting wild mice instead of deer or ticks. This approach aims to disrupt the disease's lifecycle through modified mice populations.
- 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.