How Lyme Disease Bacteria Breach the Body’s Defenses: New Imaging Reveals the First Moments After a Tick Bite
A groundbreaking study shows how Borrelia burgdorferi slips through the skin’s tiny vessels to spread Lyme disease. A new study published in Nature Communications (October 2025) has revealed, for the first time in microscopic detail, exactly how Borrelia burgdorferi—the bacteria that causes Lyme disease—enters the body and begins its systemic spread, providing vital insights for […]
New Research Confirms: Mosquitoes Can’t Transmit Lyme Disease
For years, people have wondered: Can mosquitoes spread Lyme disease? Many patients who don’t remember a tick bite have questioned whether a mosquito might be to blame. Now, groundbreaking new research has delivered a clear, science-backed answer — mosquitoes cannot transmit Lyme disease. 🧬 The Study That Settles the Debate A major international study published […]
Tick Boot Camp Models at New York Fashion Week’s Project Lab Coat: A Historic Honor for Lyme Disease Awareness, Research, and Funding
On September 13, 2025, history was made at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) when Lyme disease took the spotlight during Project Lab Coat, a groundbreaking runway event uniting science, medicine, celebrity, and advocacy. Tick Boot Camp co-founders Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen were honored to attend as models, walking the runway to raise awareness for […]
New JAAD Study Reveals Doctors Misunderstood the Lyme Disease Rash for 50 Years
For decades, the “bullseye rash” has been the defining image of Lyme disease — a symbol found in medical textbooks, public health posters, and clinic checklists across America. But a new study published in JAAD Reviews — the official dermatology journal of the American Academy of Dermatology — reveals that this long-standing belief has misled […]
Could Babesia Be Hiding in Your Blood Vessels?
A newly published study in Communications Biology is turning heads—and it may help us understand one of the most complex and frustrating parts of chronic tick-borne illness: why some infections persist after treatment. The study uncovered how a blood-borne parasite—Trypanosoma congolense—attaches to the lining of blood vessels to avoid being cleared by the immune system. […]
New Era for Lyme Disease Diagnosis: How Aptamer Technology Could Transform Detection and Healing
New 2025 research shows DNA aptamers can directly detect Borrelia bacteria, offering hope for earlier, more accurate Lyme disease diagnosis — and better outcomes for Chronic Lyme and PTLDS patients.
Chronic Lyme Disease: New Research Reveals Why Symptoms Persist After Treatment
Groundbreaking Discovery Sheds Light on Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) Millions of people worldwide continue to suffer from Chronic Lyme Disease, also known in clinical research as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). Despite early antibiotic intervention, up to 20% of Lyme patients report lingering symptoms that severely affect their quality of life — from crippling […]
Revolutionizing Lyme Disease Treatment: Piperacillin Offers High Effectiveness with Low Risk
A Promising Breakthrough for Lyme Disease Sufferers A groundbreaking new study out of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has identified a powerful yet gentle alternative to the traditional Lyme disease treatment. Published in Science Translational Medicine on April 23, 2025, the research reveals that piperacillin, an FDA-approved penicillin-class antibiotic, can effectively cure Lyme disease […]
What is Lyme Disease? A Deeper Dive into the Definition
At Tick Boot Camp, we understand the frustration and confusion surrounding Lyme disease. It’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and minimized. That’s why we’re committed to providing clarity and accurate information. Let’s break down the true definition of Lyme disease, moving beyond the simplistic narratives. Lyme Disease: More Than Just a Tick Bite Many people think of […]
Can Sweat Help Treat Lyme Disease? The Science Behind SCGB1D2 Protein
Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness affecting nearly half a million people in the United States each year, can be challenging to treat. While Lyme disease is typically managed with antibiotics, many individuals experience lingering symptoms like fatigue, memory problems, and body aches. But new research (view published article) from MIT and the University of Helsinki […]