Alberta researchers investigate how zombie parasites take control of ant brains

CBC - Sep 20, 2026

Researchers from Calgary and Lethbridge are zeroing in on how a zombie parasite found in southern Alberta manages to invade the livers of cattle, elk and deer by first hijacking the brains of ants.

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McKinsey report shows productivity decline in 30% of companies using agentic AI  

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