Articles by Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Figure illustration of transmission and life cycle of ticks, cheekily placed on top of a photo of the Milky Way galaxy.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Borrelia burgdorferi – an excellent backgrounder on Lyme disease for biologists

ByCanLyme TeamNov 5, 2024
By the end of the review, you may discover that you have more in common with the bemused Arthur Dent than you might have expected.
A campsite, and a map of the testing sites of this research.

Recent snapshot of ticks, pathogens, and mammalian hosts in Southern Ontario and Quebec

Nov 4, 2024
Interrogating mammal species richness as a predictor of the number of pathogens in black-legged ticks.
A small wins graphic that is a partial crop of a larger figure from the paper.

Incremental steps make a difference for Lyme patients in Canada

Oct 31, 2024
Acknowledging small wins is important for building momentum.
Deep orange textured lichen spreads on a branch in a closeup.

The science of the global coverage of lichen is a cautionary tale

Oct 29, 2024
The history of science is replete with successes and failures, leaps and missteps. The missteps can be instructive to the the winding nature of science.
Polaroids of Jim Wilson standing with Magnotta.

Remembering Jim Wilson

Aug 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear friend, colleague, and former board director of the G. Magnotta Foundation, Jim Wilson.
Jim Wilson under an awning on a river side, smiling widely.

In memoriam: Jim Wilson

Jul 23, 2024
Jim Wilson was the founder and past president of CanLyme and his work changed countless lives.
Jim Wilson has passed away.

Remembering Jim Wilson

Jul 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our founder and past-president, Jim Wilson.