Dr. Jannelle Couret's lab focuses on understanding how Lyme disease is transmitted through complex interactions between ticks, the bacteria that cause the disease, and other microbes living in ticks. By studying these relationships, the lab aims to uncover how the tick microbiome influences the disease dynamics and the health risks associated with Lyme disease. This research is important as it provides insights that could help predict and manage Lyme disease outbreaks in humans.