Do Kākāpōs Have Superbugs?
So far, so good: Aotearoa New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō parrots are not showing signs of antibiotic resistant…
Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…
Silica nanoparticles suppress fungal pathogenic allies to alleviate Astragalus root rot | Microbiome
Dutta P, Kumari A, Mahanta M, Upamanya Gunadhya K, Heisnam P et al. Nanotechnological approaches for management of…
Antarctic microbe has major food, cosmetic, and medical potential
In one of Earth’s driest, most harsh environments, scientists uncovered a micro-miracle. Down in Fumarole Bay on Deception…
Researchers discover how HIV hides in different parts of the body
Researchers at Western University and the University of Calgary have discovered how HIV hides in different parts of…
Biologists Baffled by Never-Before-Seen Structure in a Tiny Organism
Scientists have identified a previously unknown tubular structure inside a symbiotic bacterium that lives within the Asian citrus…
As the US Quits the Global HIV Fight, Canada Can Step Up | Spare News
A renowned local researcher says scaling up British Columbia’s HIV strategy could help end the global AIDS pandemic…
Raw Cat Food Linked to H5N1 Virus After Infected Cat Is Euthanized | Health
Key Takeaways Two lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food tested positive for bird flu, the U.S. Food and…
Common Food Ingredients, Including Caffeine, Weaken Antibiotics
Everyday substances like caffeine may alter how bacteria respond to antibiotics, according to new research. Scientists found that…
Mysterious New Bacteria Discovered in the Amazon Raises Global Health Questions
Credit: A newly discovered species of Bartonella bacteria has been identified in sand flies from Brazil’s Amazon National…
West Nile virus begins to infect residents of York Region | Spare News
York Region confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2025, after an individual in Vaughan…
Okanagan children have B.C.’s second-lowest vaccination rate | News
Parents are being urged by the provincial government to use the last week of summer vacation to ensure…