Battle against drug-resistant superbugs using viruses

In the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, Steven Theriault, a Winnipeg-based scientist, believes he has the key: bacteriophages, viruses that target and destroy bacteria. However, despite the potential to save lives and transform agriculture, Theriault faces a daunting hurdle—Canada’s stringent regulatory system.

A former paramedic turned molecular genetics and virology Ph.D., Theriault founded Cytophage, aiming to harness bacteriophages to combat antibiotic resistance. is groundbreaking research revolves around manipulating and engineering these viruses, enabling them to…