Post by The University of Texas at San Antonio

What if stopping Lyme disease didn’t start with humans but with the ecosystem around us? At UT San Antonio, researchers in the Seshu Lab are developing a non-toxic solution to stop the disease before it reaches people or pets. Their approach targets small animals like mice and squirrels using oral bait pellets, reducing the bacteria at the source and lowering the risk of transmission by ticks. With potential retail availability in the coming years, this innovation could shift public health efforts from treatment to prevention. It’s also a strong example of how the research and innovation taking place at UT San Antonio is making lives better. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wgmU9S UT San Antonio Research | UTSA College of Sciences