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On this 60 Minutes presentation scientists are going to alter the genetic makeup of mice in order to combat Lyme disease.
The Island of Nantucket has produced ideal conditions for the habitat of the white footed mouse, which is a carrier of Lyme disease and passes it on to ticks that bite it. The thick brush and grass created by letting nature 'go wild' makes it difficult for predators to control the mouse population, thus the explosion in their numbers and the resulting increased Lyme disease infections in the residents.
Watch the episode and present your comments. My comment is below.
The Island of Nantucket has produced ideal conditions for the habitat of the white footed mouse, which is a carrier of Lyme disease and passes it on to ticks that bite it. The thick brush and grass created by letting nature 'go wild' makes it difficult for predators to control the mouse population, thus the explosion in their numbers and the resulting increased Lyme disease infections in the residents.
Watch the episode and present your comments. My comment is below.
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