Fears Grow That Rapidly Spreading Meat-Allergy Tick Is Genetically Engineered Bioweapon
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There is speculation online that the rapidly spreading lone star tick may be genetically modified rather than a natural occurrence. The rumors have been fueled by the fact that the tick is causing a growing number of cases of alpha-gal syndrome in the United States, a condition that can trigger a lifelong allergy to red meat in those infected. What is alpha-gal syndrome? Alpha-gal syndrome is a condition in which a tick bite can trigger a severe…
Distribution of Alpha-Gal in USA: Meat Allergy After Tick Bite: Antibodies Alone Are Not a Safe Sign
Alpha-Gal syndrome causes an allergic shock in the worst case scenario. The trigger for the special meat allergy is tick bites. Now a study shows that much more people in the USA have come into contact with it than intended - without developing an allergy.
Fears Grow That Rapidly Spreading Meat-Allergy Tick Is Genetically Engineered Bioweapon
by Frank Bergman Fears are mounting that the rapidly spreading lone star tick, which can trigger a deadly lifelong allergy to red meat, may have been genetically engineered rather than emerging naturally. Reports of the parasite have been surging across the United States as thousands of Americans are diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome every year. A...
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