On Mar. 16, 2021, TGen announced a study that suggested ecosystems suitable for harboring ticks that carry debilitating Lyme disease could be more widespread than previously thought in California, Oregon and Washington.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato), which is carried by ticks. Some patients with Lyme disease may experience a rash that may look like a red oval or bull’s-eye. If not treated promptly, Lyme disease can progress to a debilitating stage, becoming difficult and sometimes impossible to cure. This may include inflammation of the heart and brain.