Oh, that’s wild! Light sensitivity is possible and something I must look into, but another thought is surface temp created by the light. Blue would create more thermal energy than white. Most tick receptors are temp and gas (CO2) responsive. Active after being frozen is another matter though…

I recognize that hypostome anywhere; beautiful image. Thanks!

Excited to see the light sheet images!!! 👀

Social media!

Sorry-MV is bad for many tick-borne diseases for several reasons (none of which include bio weapon BS btw 😡)

Frontline works great. Can’t cover the island, but spraying property with acarasides can help

Stay safe Lena and Lena’s mom!

Posts about Lena = great. Thanks for fostering, huge and impt service.

Adding the context of Martha’s Vineyard to every post < great

Nope, not to my knowledge.

Notice-zero blinks-super impressive 👀 👏

3. Your development as a science communicator, start to finish, is night and day
4. its 'our' job to convey your awesome science into a language the most number of ppl will understand. You’re doing that beyond the highest expectations.
5. I’m immensely proud of you.
Thanks for being awesome 💪

1. you’ve discovered very important relationships in a complicated system that will have broad implications for our field for years to come.
2. Published, good science means one thing- Your science will live on, forever.