Potential Lyme disease target discovered for treatment, diagnosis Ian Price December 1, 2021 1 minute read Virginia Tech researchers have discovered that the bacterium causing Lyme disease has an unusual sugar modification that is not known to occur in any organism. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Click HERE to read the article Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Penn State HC weighs in on Tech hiring Brent PryNext: Mixed messages from Virginians on Consumer Sentiment survey Related Stories Roanoke Rambler founder ‘betrayed’ after new owner terminates reporting staff Ian Price April 13, 2026 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026