Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in the world of health and the University of Regina's chemistry and biochemistry department is poised to tackle the issue. The U of R department was awarded a $1,123.815 dollar grant to be paid out over five years from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to research how genes work to resist antibiotics. "Penicillin that we use to feel good is not even working anymore because of the antibiotic resistance." Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale made the announcement on behalf of Health Minister Jane Philpott. The grant awarded will fund important research on antibiotic resistance.

Source: CBC News November 18, 2016 19:30 UTC