Shaping the Future of Disease Control

A New Frontier in Genetic Engineering

Scientists are embarking on a groundbreaking project aimed at diminishing the spread of Lyme disease, an ailment transmitted by ticks that has seen a rise across the United States. Rather than focusing on deer or the ticks themselves, researchers are considering an innovative strategy: the deployment of mice that have been genetically edited to resist Lyme disease.

Revolutionizing Public Health Strategies

Dr. Jon LaPook will bring insights on this pioneering work and how it stands to transform approaches to disease prevention and control. This initiative not only represents a significant turning point for managing Lyme disease but could also lay the groundwork for future genetic solutions to infectious diseases.