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14-May-2007 4:15 PM EDT
Study Warns Deep-sea Mining May Pose Serious Threat to Fragile Marine Ecosystems
University of Toronto

Study finds undersea habitats supporting rare and potentially valuable organisms are at risk from seafloor mining scheduled to begin within this decade.

10-May-2007 11:55 AM EDT
Remnants of Ice Age Linger in Gravity
University of Toronto

Researchers find the ghost of the ice age in low gravity over North America.

Released: 10-May-2007 11:50 AM EDT
Survival of the Rarest: Fruit Flies Shed Light on the Evolution of Behaviour
University of Toronto

New research suggests that being rare in nature has biologicial benefits. Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified the benefit of rarity in populations of fruit flies with different versions of a gene that affects behaviour. This gene is also found in humans.

Released: 8-May-2007 3:40 PM EDT
Researchers Develop First Antibody That Detects Only Known Cause of ALS
University of Toronto

University of Toronto researchers have developed the first antibody that detects the only known cause of Lou Gehrig's disease.

Released: 27-Mar-2007 12:30 PM EDT
Cyberbullying on the Rise: Kids Share Fears
University of Toronto

Children who bully appear to have found a new platform to intimidate and taunt their peers. Preliminary research from the University of Toronto indicates that cyber bullying is becoming more prevalent. Study offers kids' firsthand discussions about cyber bullying and tips for parents on how to protect their children online.

Released: 19-Nov-2004 11:00 AM EST
University of Toronto Experts -- "Politics, Post Election, the Next Four Years"
University of Toronto

A list of experts from the University of Toronto who can comment on related issues.

Released: 22-Jul-2004 8:40 AM EDT
Researchers Urge Awareness of West Nile Symptoms
University of Toronto

The West Nile virus could be heading for a comeback. Since West Nile virus is expected to be prominent again this summer University of Toronto researchers are urging physicians to be on the lookout for its most common manifestations.

Released: 22-Jul-2004 8:40 AM EDT
Ear-like System Could Clear Up Cellphone Conversations
University of Toronto

Artificial ears combat background noise in cellphone conversations.

Released: 22-Jul-2004 8:40 AM EDT
Researcher Changing the Way We Read Shakespeare
University of Toronto

A new way to read Shakespeare? Although William Shakespeare has been one of the most studied authors in history, a U of T English professor is working to change the way we understand his plays.

Released: 22-Jul-2004 8:40 AM EDT
Peace in Africa Difficult to Achieve but Attainable
University of Toronto

While it will take a lot of work, there is hope for Africa's wartorn countries.

Released: 16-Jul-2004 6:10 AM EDT
Cell Study Leap Forward for Tissue Engineering, Diseases
University of Toronto

U of T research pinpoints link in cell development that could lead to medical breakthroughs.

Released: 23-Jun-2004 2:10 PM EDT
People Cocooning More, Socializing Less at Home
University of Toronto

People are spending less time with family and friends, preferring instead to spend time alone, says research.

Released: 23-Jun-2004 2:00 PM EDT
Common Chemicals Morphing Into Potential Toxins in Arctic
University of Toronto

Toxic chemicals used to protect carpets and fabrics building up in Arctic.

Released: 23-Jun-2004 1:30 PM EDT
Anorexia Nervosa Often Chronic
University of Toronto

Anorexia nervosa survivors are at significant risk for relapse

Released: 23-Jun-2004 1:20 PM EDT
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Now Women's Issue
University of Toronto

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease bigger killer than breast cancer according to new research.

Released: 23-Jun-2004 1:20 PM EDT
Pictures, Drawings and Photographs Impact Famous Texts
University of Toronto

Doodling can shape the best literary work.

Released: 23-Jun-2004 1:20 PM EDT
Language Key to Child’s Social Understanding
University of Toronto

Words and empathy are linked in a child's social understanding.

Released: 3-Jun-2004 2:10 PM EDT
Meteorite Crash Turned Earth Inside Out: Study
University of Toronto

New research paints a picture of what happened billions of years ago when a devastating meteorite crashed into the Earth.

Released: 18-May-2004 1:30 PM EDT
Early Medicine, Literature Influenced Each Other
University of Toronto

Relationship between medicine and literature in 16th and 17th-century Renaissance England says professor.

Released: 18-May-2004 1:20 PM EDT
Folic Acid Fortification Needed
University of Toronto

Many women don't take folic acid tablets before conception and this could have serious implications.

Released: 18-May-2004 1:00 PM EDT
Music Teachers at Risk of Hearing Loss
University of Toronto

Study shows music teachers are routinely exposed to noise levels that could result in hearing loss.


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