Lyme Disease: Ticks, Trends, and Treatment

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

Science Radio, Engineering, Naked Scientists, Natural Sciences, Technology, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Science

4.6 • 957 Ratings

🗓️ 6 July 2021

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

This week we're exploring Lyme disease, looking at the science behind the ticks that carry it, the bacteria that cause it, how we treat it, and why the condition is on the rise in the UK. Plus, in the news, can we mix and match COVID vaccines? We've got the results of the latest trial. Also, a new family of beetles discovered fossilised in dinosaur poo, and a pacemaker that dissolves when you're done with it... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	All engine running, running, absolutely genius.
0:04.2	Get this.
0:05.2	Welcome.
0:06.2	This is the show where we bring science.
0:07.8	What that essentially means is discovery,
0:10.0	the classes, research, technology, unbelievable.
0:13.5	Without further ado, this is the naked scientist.
0:17.0	Hello, welcome to the program where we bring you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology, and medicine.
0:21.8	With me, Chris Smith, and with either Hegen-Botham.
0:24.1	This week, can we mix and match COVID vaccines? Well, we've got the results of the latest trial.
0:29.9	Also, a new family of beetles discovered in fossilized dinosaur poo and a pacemaker that dissolves
0:36.4	when you're done with it.
0:37.4	Plus we're exploring Lyme disease looking at the science behind the ticks that carry it,
0:42.4	the bacteria that cause it, how we treat it,
0:44.9	and why the conditions on the rise in various places.
0:48.3	The Naked Scientist Podcast is powered by UKfast.co. UK.
0:54.0	An important and eagerly awaited study into COVID vaccines published its
1:07.2	initial findings this week the Comcove trial run by the University of
1:10.5	Oxford has been looking at the effectiveness of mixing and matching
1:13.6	between different COVID-Jabs to see which works best.
1:16.8	For instance, is a dose with AstraZeneca's vaccine followed by an RNA vaccine like the
1:21.6	Pfizer jab, at least as good or even better than two doses of
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