Willy Burgdorfer, who discovered the Lyme spirochete that was later named for him (Borrelia burgdorferi, died this week at age 89. Read More »
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NEWS: Discoverer of Lyme disease microbe dies at 82
17
NOV
2014
Willy Burgdorfer, who gave his name to the causative agent of Lyme disease--Borrelia burgdorferi--has passed away. Read More »
NEWS: Another NY newspaper calls for Cuomo to sign Lyme bill
14
NOV
2014
The Daily Gazette, from Schenectady, New York, says the governor should sign the bill and "let doctors do what's necessary." Read More »
NEWS: Newspaper again calls for Cuomo to approve Lyme bill
13
NOV
2014
A Poughkeepsie Journal editorial says NY governor "should make good on his promise" to sign Lyme legislation. Read More »
NEWS: Breakthrough test evaluates drugs for Lyme treatment
03
NOV
2014
Supported in part by a research grant from LymeDisease.org, scientists at Johns Hopkins have developed a test to help determine which drugs are most effective against Lyme disease. Read More »
NEWS: New Yorkers, help Gov. Cuomo make up his mind about Lyme bill
03
NOV
2014
Lyme doctor protection legislation in New York was passed by the legislature last June and still awaits Governor Cuomo's signature to become law. Read More »
NEWS: Ask Gov. Cuomo to pass NY's Lyme bill
08
OCT
2014
New York's Lyme doctor protection bill was passed by the legislature months ago. It can't become law unless the governor signs it. Read More »
NEWS: On Oct. 10, a candlelight vigil for lives lost to Lyme
02
OCT
2014
Outside the hotel headquarters of ID Week, the IDSA's annual conference, people will light candles from those who have died from Lyme. Read More »
NEWS: Pennsylvania Governor to sign Lyme bill, Oct. 6
01
OCT
2014
Gov. Tom Corbett will sign the Lyme and Related Tick-Borne Disease Surveillance, Education, Prevention Act in a public ceremony at the State Capitol. Read More »
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