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Lone Star tick
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A hard tick native to the Americas, especially the southeastern and eastern United States, known for transmitting pathogens and triggering alpha-gal syndrome, a mammalian-meat allergy in some people.
2 episodes featuring Lone Star tick
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Insects power ecosystems while humans remake their world
The episode connects insect evolution and ecological importance to mounting pressures from climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and human bias.
Aug 18, 2026 · 55 min
Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark
Tick bites expose the limits of one-size-fits-all health advice
The conversation connects alpha-gal, histamine reactions, nervous-system stress, and metabolic health while stressing individualized evaluation over sweeping explanations.
Aug 11, 2026 · 1h 7m