From bug to drug—tick saliva could be key to treating heart disease. Lab tests showed that proteins in the saliva were found to be excellent at stopping inflammation of the heart, which can cause myocarditis and lead to heart failure.

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From bug to drug—tick saliva could be key to treating heart disease. Lab tests showed that proteins in the saliva were found to be excellent at stopping inflammation of the heart, which can cause myocarditis and lead to heart failure.