As alpha-gal spikes on Martha's Vineyard, researchers launch first long-term study of patients
- Posted on August 25, 2026
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As alpha-gal spikes on Martha's Vineyard, researchers launch first long-term study of patients
Researchers at Martha's Vineyard Hospital hope to learn how alpha-gal syndrome develops after someone is bitten by a lone star tick. The study will examine over 300 residents from the island over the course of two years.
