Microbiology Archives - Insights Get the latest news and education from Mayo Clinic Laboratories Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:35:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 New Year, New You: A Parasite-Inspired Journey https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/01/07/new-year-new-you-a-parasite-inspired-journey/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/01/07/new-year-new-you-a-parasite-inspired-journey/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118898 New Year, New You: A Parasite-Inspired JourneyExplore the intersection of medical science and personal well-being. In this informative and engaging presentation, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., draws on her expertise in clinical microbiology and parasitology to illuminate how the study of parasites offers valuable lessons for health, resilience, and lifelong growth.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2026/01/07/new-year-new-you-a-parasite-inspired-journey/feed/ 0 Infectious vectors: Conversations on tick and mosquito-borne diseases https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/10/03/infectious-vectors-conversations-on-tick-and-mosquito-borne-diseases/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/10/03/infectious-vectors-conversations-on-tick-and-mosquito-borne-diseases/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118478 Infectious vectors: Conversations on tick and mosquito-borne diseasesTicks and mosquitoes are small but dangerous vectors that transmit a range of serious diseases, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, West Nile virus, and dengue. The severity of tick and mosquito seasons is influenced by environmental factors like climate, habitat, and host availability, and experts warn that rising temperatures may increase both the spread and complexity of these infections.

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