How urban rats spread deadly bacteria as they migrate Prescott eNews May 26, 2025 Rats are well known for carrying diseases. And as they migrate in cities, they spread bacteria that could be life-threatening to humans, according to a six-year study co-authored by Nate Stone, a Ph.D. student turned research scientist at NAU’s Pathogen & Microbiome Institute, and Dave Wagner, PMI’s executive director. The pair worked on the research alongside colleagues … Read More from How urban rats spread deadly bacteria as they migrate Read Article
Investments Target ‘new Normal’ Of Mouse Activity The Mirage June 26, 2025 The ongoing threat of mouse activity to Australian grain growers is the focus of two key investments aimed at reducing the impact of mice in crops. … Read More from Investments Target ‘new Normal’ Of Mouse Activity Read Article
Health officials report hantavirus case in Douglas The Record-Courier May 22, 2025 The first Douglas County case of hantavirus in four years was reported by Carson City Health and Human Services on Wednesday. A man under 50 years of age was hospitalized after inhaling or coming in contact with rodent droppings, urine, or nesting material disturbed during household renovations in the weeks prior to symptom development. The … Read More from Health officials report hantavirus case in Douglas Read Article
