Articles by Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image of Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria.

Lyme disease is difficult to detect. But a new device could make it almost as easy as taking your temperature

ByEmmett ShaneApr 9, 2025
CanLyme’s Dr. Vett Lloyd and Dr. Anna Ignaszak studying tiny biosensor to detect bacteria in patients’ urine.
A montage of slides from Sarah Keating's slide deck.

The pathology of tick-borne illnesses

Apr 4, 2025
Presentation to pathology staff and trainees at Ontario Forensic Pathology Services in Toronto.
Two women walk down the hall in a large research facility.

It’s all in your head: Medical gaslighting a common problem for women, including those with Lyme, study finds

Mar 26, 2025
Health-care professionals often don’t listen to their female patients, researchers say.
A drawn figure showing some of the various chemicals in Tick saliva and in the process of sticking.

Researchers probe the secret of how ticks stick

Mar 14, 2025
Several creatures are able to glue themselves to rocks or solid surfaces – think mussels or spiders – but ticks are different.
A woman stands in a courtyard, pregnant, happy in the glowing light of the late afternoon.

Lyme’s effect on pregnant women and their babies has largely been ignored by researchers, report warns

Mar 10, 2025
‘Future large-scale prospective studies are warranted,’ authors say.
Reuben Kaufman, as seen in various locations across Europe, smiling, eating desserts, and having a great time.

‘A great scientist’ and a ‘fun guy to talk to’: A tribute to Reuben Kaufman 

Feb 25, 2025
World renowned expert on ticks retires after nearly 20 years on CanLyme board.
Gary and Sue stand holding video equipment as voluteers for CanLyme.

A special thank you to CanLyme volunteers, Sue and Gary McDougall

Feb 21, 2025
From videography, to Lyme prevention education and tick kit fulfillment — they’ve done it all.