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Chronic Infections, Fertility, & Immunity: MIT Immunoengineer Makes Groundbreaking Lyme Discoveries

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Bay Area Lyme Spotlight Series

“There are significant increases after Lyme in fibroids and in endometriosis.”

– Michal Caspi Tal, PhD

Dancing Borrelia, Mikki Tal, PhD — *Borrelia burgdorferi* under attack from the immune system.

Imagine a world where Lyme disease isn’t something people fear, but something we actively prevent, or at least treat more precisely, especially for the many who suffer long after the tick bite. Dr. Michal “Mikki” Caspi Tal, immunoengineer and Associate Scientific Director at the MIT Center for Gynecology Pathology Research, is turning that possibility into reality. Her research isn’t just pushing boundaries, it’s rewriting the rules, especially in regards to women’s health.

“Nobody had looked…at what was happening to the uterus.”

– Michal Caspi Tal, PhD

Watching this incredible Ticktective™ interview with host Dana Parish is an absolute treasure trove of information—and if you or someone you know has ever wondered why some people recover from Lyme and others don’t, why symptoms linger, or why women disproportionately suffer, this is one of the most important conversations you’ll hear this year.

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Mikki Tal, PhD: Chronic Infections, Fertility, & Immunity: MIT Immunoengineer Makes Groundbreaking Lyme Discoveries

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Mikki Tal, PhD

Mikki Tal, PhD, is a Principal Scientist at MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering and Associate Scientific Director of the MIT Center for Gynepathology Research. She leads the Tal Research Group, focusing on host-pathogen interactions, immune responses to infections like Lyme disease, and the mechanisms behind chronic illnesses, particularly their disproportionate impact on women. She earned her PhD in Immunobiology from Yale University and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University’s Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. Tal was the recipient of our 2018 Bay Area Lyme Foundation Emerging Leader Award.

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The Lyme-Mold Connection: An Incredible Guide to Healing

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Bay Area Lyme Quick Bites Series

“I think I prevented a lot of chronic Lyme cases by doing adequate early treatment. But I had a subset of patients who just were not getting better. These cases had either a current or a past exposure to mold.”

– Jill Crista, ND

In this latest episode of Ticktective^™, our host, Dana Parish, talks with Dr. Jill Crista, a leading expert on the diagnosis and treatment of toxic mold exposure and illness. Dr. Crista started her practice in southern Wisconsin, which is often in the top five states for Lyme disease cases, even though Lyme is often thought of as a Northeast issue.

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Parish and Crista discuss the complex nature of mold toxicity, including its impact on the immune system, the brain, and various organ systems. Crista emphasizes the importance of identifying the underlying causes of mold exposure, such as water damage and poor indoor air quality, rather than just addressing the symptoms.

Dr. Jill Crista: The Lyme-Mold Connection: An Incredible Guide to Healing

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Dr. Jill Crista

Dr. Jill Crista is a pioneering naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, devoted educator, and creative innovator. Her superpower is to make complex medical concepts simple and digestible for the average person. Dr. Jill focuses on conditions that cause injury to the brain and nervous system, including mold, PANS and PANDAS, Lyme disease, and concussion.

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