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Six Northeastern professors named to list of ‘highly cited researchers’ around the globe

Treating cancer and other diseases in novel ways. Discovering a new antibiotic. Understanding why people become successful. These groundbreaking research achievements are among the accomplishments of six faculty members who have been recognized for the high rate at which their papers have been cited by other researchers.

by Greg St. Martin January 9, 2019

How prevalent is Lyme disease where you live? Find out with this interactive map.

Rashes. Fatigue. Swollen joints. These are not the ingredients for a happy summer day. But they are the most common symptoms of Lyme disease, a…

by Lia Petronio May 23, 2018

So you found a tick. You're worried about Lyme disease. Now what?

You go for a walk in the woods, return home, and a few minutes later notice a tiny new bump behind your ear. A closer look reveals the bump is a passenger from the forest. You've got a tick. What should you do?

by Allie Nicodemo May 10, 2018

Ticks creep into the city, bringing Lyme disease with them

With the sprawling of suburbia comes unwanted new neighbors. Ticks are no longer only dwellers of the deep forest-they can be found in cities, too, said University Distinguished Professor Kim Lewis. His lab is working to develop a cure for chronic Lyme disease, which develops in a subset of people diagnosed with Lyme disease.

by Allie Nicodemo May 10, 2018

Researchers investigate four promising new treatments for Lyme disease

Northeastern researcher Kim Lewis and his team have launched an all-out effort to find a cure for Lyme disease, which afflicts nearly 300,000 new people in the U.S. each year. Their efforts aim to bring relief to all patients, including those who suffer from a debilitating chronic version of the disease.

by Thea Singer March 29, 2016

Researchers’ discovery may explain difficulty in treating Lyme disease

A research team led by University Distinguished Professor Kim Lewis present in a new paper that they’ve identified drug-tolerant persister cells in the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. They also present a promising approach to potentially eradicating this and other infections.

by Greg St. Martin June 1, 2015

3Qs: A new path to curing chronic Lyme disease

University Distinguished Professor of Biology Kim Lewis is exploring alternative approaches to curing chronic Lyme disease using his expertise in bacterial cell persistence.

by Angela Herring April 10, 2014