KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Stopping ticks in their tracks * UT researchers discover protein that may block disease transmission KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -Few creatures inspire as much universal dislike as ticks. Though small, these parasites have an enormous impact on human and animal health. Each year, ticks spread viruses and bacteria that infect people, livestock, wildlife and pets around the worl  more