Vector Born Disease Conspiracy: Fact or Fiction?

In a previous post where I define biodiversity, I share a powerpoint that outlines the research conducted on how global warming and environmental conditions affect wildlife and human health and survival.

Today I found this article addressing the U.S. governments possible involvement with biologically weaponizing ticks with Lyme disease. In the aforementioned post, I share with you how global warming impacts vector born diseases. So this article is interesting if the U.S. government is assisting in creating a public health issue directly. Here is the link to the article.
Did the U.S. Weaponize Ticks with Lyme Disease?

If you want more of a documented conspiracy about this subject check out this episode of Conspiracy Theory, a television show that was taken off the air. This particular episode addresses the mysterious New York Island, Plum Island, that allegedly housed scientists who experimented with various biological weaponizations, is blamed for the weaponization of ticks with Lyme disease. Conspiracy Theory season 2 episode 1.  You can also stream seasons on Amazon and Netflix.

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