{
  "id": 19147276,
  "title": "Scientists discover a surprising link between acorns and lyme disease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/scientists-discover-a-surprising-link-between-acorns-and-lyme-disease-19147276",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:59:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261106174518.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "After more than 35 years of research, scientists have uncovered surprising clues about what really drives Lyme disease risk. Contrary to longstanding assumptions, deer populations appear less important than mice, which can fuel a 40% increase in tick numbers the following year. Even acorn production can predict tick population surges two years in advance, while extreme temperatures may be far…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}