November

Grant to fund exploration of causes of blood cancers University of Windsor “By developing a technique to measure how long it takes each cell type in the bloodstream to divide, Brian DeVeale hopes to reveal […]

New method can detect early-stage breast cancer in two minutes University of Waterloo “University of Waterloo researchers are pioneering a method to detect breast cancer in women early enough for them to receive life-saving treatment […]

Stem cell-based treatment controls blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes, demonstrates SCN-funded clinical trial Stem Cell Network “… reduce dependence on daily insulin injections, according to new clinical trial results from the University […]

VIDO awarded U.S. contract for its Vaccine Development Centre University of Saskatchewan “… Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) in Canada has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract… part of the National Institutes […]

U of C researcher recognized for promising non-addictive pain medication CTV News Calgary “A new molecule developed by a Calgary researcher shows promise in treating chronic pain without the use of opioids.” KEYWORDS: award, pain […]

New radiotherapy technology will help N.S. cancer doctors treat disease more precisely CTV News Atlantic “We had the privilege to test and try it and bring it to fruition and to advance it so all […]

Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) “… startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain […]

CAMH study finds that youth sports participation may mitigate genetic risk for mental illness Centre for Addiction and Mental Health “Study of nearly 5,000 nine- and 10-year-olds suggests playing non-contact or team sports may reduce […]

New understanding of the physiological response to dehydration and salt intake Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) “An RI-MUHC research team has uncovered the mechanism that leads to the release of the […]

Discovery of an antibody that stimulates the immune system to eliminate cancer cells UdeMNouvelles – Université de Montréal “Major work led by Dr. André Veillette’s team in collaboration with a group of researchers managed to […]