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Released: 14-Feb-2019 2:05 PM EST
In the squirrel world, prime real estate is determined by previous owner, study reveals
University of Guelph

A young squirrel lucky enough to take over territory from an adult male squirrel is like a teenager falling into a big inheritance, according to a new University of Guelph study.

Released: 11-Feb-2019 11:50 AM EST
Goodbye to a Beauty in the Night Sky
Universite de Montreal

For over a century and a half, Eta Carinae has been one of the most luminous – and most enigmatic – stars of the southern Milky Way.

6-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
Tak Mak Lab Discovers How the Immune System “Thinks”
University Health Network (UHN)

New research from the laboratory of cancer scientist Dr. Tak Mak, renowned for cloning the human T-cell receptor, has demonstrated that immune cells make brain chemicals to fight off infections.

Released: 7-Feb-2019 8:05 AM EST
Working It Out: Researchers Find Exercise May Help Fight Depression in Seniors
McMaster University

The benefits of exercise are widely known but kinesiologists at McMaster University have for the first time found that physical activity may help fight depression in seniors by stimulating muscle-generated mood boosters.

Released: 31-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
Study paves way for promising HIV vaccine
University of Manitoba

The study is the first in the world to demonstrate that chickenpox vaccine, when given to people who are already immune to it, does not trigger an unwanted “HIV-welcoming” immune state in the genital mucosa (lining) or in the bloodstream.

Released: 30-Jan-2019 2:05 PM EST
Your Body Image Is Impacted by Those Around You
University of Waterloo

Spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image, according to researchers from the University of Waterloo.

Released: 28-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
TRIUMF Theory Helps Shed New Light on Thermonuclear Fusion of Deuterium and Tritium
TRIUMF

Scientists at TRIUMF, the Institut de Physique Nucléaire, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have for the first time accurately predicted the properties of polarized deuterium-tritium thermonuclear fusion. Their findings, described in a Nature Communications publication released today, add to our current understanding of the dynamics of nuclear fusion and may enable more accurate predictions of other thermonuclear reactions critical to nuclear science applications.

Released: 28-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
In test of wisdom, new research favors Yoda over Spock
University of Waterloo

A person's ability to reason wisely about a challenging situation may improve when they also experience diverse yet balanced emotions, say researchers from the University of Waterloo.

Released: 24-Jan-2019 12:00 PM EST
People think and behave differently in virtual reality than they do in real life
University of British Columbia

Immersive virtual reality (VR) can be remarkably lifelike, but new UBC research has found a yawning gap between how people respond psychologically in VR and how they respond in real life.

Released: 23-Jan-2019 12:50 PM EST
Copy cats: When is a bobcat not a bobcat?
University of British Columbia

Two UBC Okanagan biologists, who have publicly solicited images of wild cats for their research, have answered that question.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 2:50 PM EST
Scientists Find Increase in Asteroid Impacts on Ancient Earth by Studying the Moon
University of Toronto

TORONTO, ON (Canada) - An international team of scientists is challenging our understanding of a part of Earth's history by looking at the Moon, the most complete and accessible chronicle of the asteroid collisions that carved our solar system.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 2:50 PM EST
Scientists Find Increase in Asteroid Impacts on Ancient Earth by Studying the Moon
University of Toronto

TORONTO, ON (Canada) - An international team of scientists is challenging our understanding of a part of Earth's history by looking at the Moon, the most complete and accessible chronicle of the asteroid collisions that carved our solar system.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
Dr. Aaron Schimmer named Research Director at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
University Health Network (UHN)

Dr. Bradly Wouters, Executive Vice President, Science and Research – University Health Network (UHN) announced today the appointment of Aaron Schimmer MD, PhD, FRCPC to the position of Research Director at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
Exercise ‘snacks’ make fitness easier: Researchers find short bouts of stairclimbing throughout the day can boost health
McMaster University

It just got harder to avoid exercise. A few minutes of stair climbing, at short intervals throughout the day, can improve cardiovascular health, according to new research from kinesiologists at McMaster University and UBC Okanagan.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
The science of sway: Researchers examine how musicians communicate non-verbally during performance
McMaster University

A team of researchers from McMaster University has discovered a new technique to examine how musicians intuitively coordinate with one another during a performance, silently predicting how each will express the music.

Released: 17-Jan-2019 11:15 AM EST
University of Waterloo

Organizations looking to benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution should be cautious about putting all their eggs in one basket, a study from the University of Waterloo has found.

15-Jan-2019 10:45 AM EST
University of Alberta

EDMONTON (EMBARGOED UNTIL Thursday, January 17 at 11 a.m. EST)—Individual lichens may contain up to three different fungi, according to new research from an international team of researchers. This evidence provides new insight into another recent discovery that showed lichen are made up of more than a single fungus and alga, overturning the prevailing theory of more than 150 years.

Released: 10-Jan-2019 11:20 AM EST
University of Waterloo

Incorporating pharmacists with an expanded scope into the community or hospital emergency departments (ED) could significantly reduce ED crowdedness, according to a new study.

Released: 9-Jan-2019 2:05 PM EST
University of Guelph

Giving your child extra time on the iPad for good behaviour may not be the best idea according to a new University of Guelph study.

   
Released: 9-Jan-2019 1:10 PM EST
University of Toronto

Two-thirds of stroke survivors are in complete mental health despite the impact of their stroke, according to a large, nationally representative Canadian study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.

Released: 8-Jan-2019 12:45 PM EST
University of Waterloo

Better use of standard assessment tools could help long-term care homes identify which new residents are at risk of hospitalization or death in the first 90 days of admission.

7-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
New Approach May Curb Treatment-Related Skin Fibrosis in Cancer Patients
University Health Network (UHN)

A clinical-scientific team specializing in head-and-neck cancer has identified a way to manipulate metabolism to potentially curb skin fibrosis - a common side effect of radiotherapy affecting quality of life of cancer survivors.

14-Dec-2018 10:05 AM EST
Researchers discover autoantibody in blood that accelerates underlying cause of cardiovascular disease
McMaster University

The research team has demonstrated that anti-GRP78 autoantibodies can bind to GRP78 on the surface of lesion-resident endothelial cells and speed up atherosclerosis. The study also demonstrated that mouse models of atherosclerosis as well as patients with established cardiovascular disease have significantly elevated blood levels of these autoantibodies that both correlate and contribute to disease progression.

Released: 20-Dec-2018 7:05 AM EST
Early detection: Chemists discover new signatures to identify cystic fibrosis in infants sooner with better reliability
McMaster University

Scientists at McMaster University have discovered several new biomarkers from a single drop of blood that could allow earlier and more definitive detection of cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease which strikes both children and adults, causing chronic problems with the digestive system and the lungs.

14-Dec-2018 10:15 AM EST
Research Finds Opioids May Help Chronic Pain, a Little
McMaster University

McMaster University researchers reviewed 96 clinical trials with more than 26,000 participants and found opioids provide only small improvements in pain, physical functioning and sleep quality compared to a placebo.

14-Dec-2018 4:05 PM EST
Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health
McMaster University

Researchers at McMaster University have identified trends linking health and lifestyle factors like access to public transit, the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in grocery stores, the prices of popular foods, the availability and prices of cigarettes and alcohol, and the promotion, or lack thereof, of healthy foods in restaurants. The study findings are based on detailed data collected across Canada’s 10 provinces.

14-Dec-2018 4:05 PM EST
Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health
McMaster University

Researchers at McMaster University have identified trends linking health and lifestyle factors like access to public transit, the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in grocery stores, the prices of popular foods, the availability and prices of cigarettes and alcohol, and the promotion, or lack thereof, of healthy foods in restaurants. The study findings are based on detailed data collected across Canada’s 10 provinces.

13-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
An exceptional surgical intervention
Universite de Montreal

Thanks to the efforts of a pediatric medical team at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal, a 2-year-old girl suffering from an extreme form of hydrocephalus may someday lead a more normal life.

Released: 13-Dec-2018 1:05 PM EST
Integrated Data Vital in Stopping Spread of TB
University of Manitoba

Manitoba has the highest provincial incident rate of active tuberculosis (TB) in Canada, and stopping its spread depends on, among other things, the availability of high-quality, comprehensive data to ensure early and complete treatment, according to a new study by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) at the University of Manitoba.

Released: 13-Dec-2018 10:05 AM EST
Impairment rating of injured workers depends on the when and where of assessment
McMaster University

The American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment is used in workers' compensation systems, federal systems, automobile accidents and personal injury cases to rate impairment. However, a comparison of a group of injured workers assessed using the two most recent editions of the AMA guides revealed that usage of the sixth edition resulted in significantly lower impairment ratings than the fifth edition.

Released: 12-Dec-2018 1:05 PM EST
Gut hormone increases response to food
McGill University

The holiday season is a hard one for anyone watching their weight. The sights and smells of food are hard to resist. One factor in this hunger response is a hormone found in the stomach that makes us more vulnerable to tasty food smells, encouraging overeating and obesity.

Released: 12-Dec-2018 11:05 AM EST
Scientists Identify New Minerals for Carbon
University of Alberta

Research confirms new minerals are capturing and storing carbon in a new paper by University of Alberta geologists and their collaborators. The minerals, members of the hydrotalcite group, are the first outside of the carbonate family to naturally capture atmospheric CO2 in mine waste, important as society continues to forge ways to lower our carbon emissions and combat climate change.

11-Dec-2018 11:05 AM EST
Macrophage cells key to helping heart repair – and potentially regenerate: new study
University Health Network (UHN)

Scientists at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, at the University Health Network, have identified the type of cell key to helping the heart repair and potentially regenerate following a heart attack.

Released: 6-Dec-2018 11:45 AM EST
University of Waterloo

Older adults who take up drawing could enhance their memory, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Waterloo found that even if people weren't good at it, drawing, as a method to help retain new information, was better than re-writing notes, visualization exercises or passively looking at images.

   
Released: 6-Dec-2018 11:30 AM EST
Resting easy: Oxygen promotes deep, restorative sleep, study shows
University of Alberta

EDMONTON (December 6, 2018)—Exposure to high levels of oxygen encourages the brain to remain in deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study by University of Alberta neuroscientists.

Released: 4-Dec-2018 1:15 PM EST
Toxic chemicals calling: Cell phones as a source of flame retardants
University of Toronto

TORONTO, ON (Canada) - Cell phones - much has been written about their detrimental effects on attention spans, stress levels and dinner table conversations. People are in constant contact with their cell phones at all hours of the day. New research from the University of Toronto (U of T) suggests they could also be a source of toxic chemicals, or at least an indicator of the chemicals to which people are exposed.

3-Dec-2018 8:50 AM EST
Identification of new lymphoma sub-group by Terry Fox Research Institute-funded cancer researchers opens door for potential new treatments for hard-to-treat cancer
Terry Fox Research Institute

The discovery by BC researchers of a group of bad actors ‘hidden’ within a cohort of good ones may translate into new hope for cancer patients diagnosed with a type of lymphoma that doesn’t respond well to treatment.

3-Dec-2018 8:00 AM EST
Poor Sleep, Missed Meals, Less Physical Activity, and Stress in Hospitals May Be Linked to Readmission
University Health Network (UHN)

Patients who experience disturbances in sleep, mobility, nutrition or mood while admitted in hospital may be more likely to be readmitted within 30 days after discharge, finds a new study co-led by St. Michael’s Hospital and the University Health Network (UHN) in Canada.

Released: 30-Nov-2018 6:00 AM EST
Focus on resistance to HIV offers insight into how to fight the virus
Universite de Montreal

Researchers have found that genetic mutations affecting the capsid, the structure surrounding the HIV genome, make it possible for a protein called TRIM5α to trigger the immune system of elite controllers.

Released: 29-Nov-2018 11:50 AM EST
Majority of Canadians view physical inactivity as a serious public health issue
University of British Columbia

Physical inactivity is nearly on par with unhealthy diets and tobacco use as a public health concern among Canadians, a new UBC study has found.

Released: 29-Nov-2018 11:50 AM EST
Majority of Canadians view physical inactivity as a serious public health issue
University of British Columbia

Physical inactivity is nearly on par with unhealthy diets and tobacco use as a public health concern among Canadians, a new UBC study has found.

Released: 27-Nov-2018 12:50 PM EST
Newly Discovered Wasp Turns Social Spiders Into Zombies
University of British Columbia

It sounds like the plot of the world's tiniest horror movie: deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a newly discovered species of wasp transforms a "social" spider into a zombie-like drone that abandons its colony to do the wasp's bidding.

Released: 27-Nov-2018 12:50 PM EST
Newly Discovered Wasp Turns Social Spiders Into Zombies
University of British Columbia

It sounds like the plot of the world's tiniest horror movie: deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a newly discovered species of wasp transforms a "social" spider into a zombie-like drone that abandons its colony to do the wasp's bidding.

16-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
Canadians’ and Americans’ Twitter language mirrors national stereotypes, researchers find
McMaster University

A new study examining differences in the language used in nearly 40-million tweets suggests national stereotypes—Canadians tend to be polite and nice while Americans are negative and assertive—are reflected on Twitter, even if those stereotypes aren’t necessarily accurate.

16-Nov-2018 4:15 PM EST
Being Fair: The Benefits of Early Child Education
Universite de Montreal

Getting a jump on a low-income child’s education can have a positive effect on social behavior even 40 years later, researchers find.

16-Nov-2018 4:15 PM EST
Being Fair: The Benefits of Early Child Education
Universite de Montreal

Getting a jump on a low-income child’s education can have a positive effect on social behavior even 40 years later, researchers find.

Released: 15-Nov-2018 6:00 AM EST
Treating the "bubble babies"
Universite de Montreal

A new study shows that the genotype of a child with severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) affects his survival rate after stem cell transplantation from an unrelated donor.

14-Nov-2018 11:00 AM EST
A New Approach to Detecting Cancer Earlier From Blood Tests: Study
University Health Network (UHN)

Cancer scientists led by principal investigator Dr. Daniel De Carvalho at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have combined “liquid biopsy”, epigenetic alterations and machine learning to develop a blood test to detect and classify cancer at its earliest stages.

Released: 13-Nov-2018 7:05 AM EST
Fat fundamentals: Scientists uncover crucial biological circuits that regulate lipids and their role in overall health
McMaster University

Tiny microscopic worms, invisible to the naked eye, are helping scientists to better understand an extraordinarily complex biological pathway that connects fat to overall health and aging in humans.

Released: 12-Nov-2018 7:00 AM EST
Montreal Researchers Explain How Your Muscles Form
Universite de Montreal

An international team led by Montreal researchers discovers two proteins essential to the development of skeletal muscle.



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