Research
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Supplied U of A physicists receive 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
University of Alberta physicists Doug Gingrich and James Pinfold are among the recipients of the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental…
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U of A researchers make advancements in gene therapy
Toshifumi Yokota, professor of medical genetics at the University of Alberta, and the Yokota Lab are working to advance techniques…
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Professors publish book on the corporatization of higher education at the U of A
A group of six professors have published a collection of their work on the corporatization of higher education in The…
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U of A researchers find promising health impacts from traditional diet
University of Alberta researchers, including postdoctoral fellow Anissa Armet and Jens Walter, have designed and published a cookbook, The NiMe…
Read More » - Gabriel Ayoku
Yeast fermentation as a low-cost source of punicic acid, according to study
Punicic acid is known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, and is mainly obtained from the oil of pomegranate seeds.…
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U of A researchers link smartphone swipes to decision-making clues
Researchers at the University of Alberta are gaining insight into our decision-making processes by analyzing the data from our touch-screen…
Read More » - Lily Polenchuk
New survey shows students facing rising affordability challenges
“Walking the Tightrope,” a 2024 survey of Canadian students conducted for the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) by Abacus…
Read More » - Clem Onojeghuo
Study looks at “nepo babies” and the perceptions of their success
A recent study, titled “Nepo Babies and the Myth of Meritocracy,” takes a look at the role of privilege in…
Read More » - Gabriella Menezes
Batman-inspired ‘smart-wear’ in development at the U of A
Researchers at the University of Alberta are developing Batman-inspired ‘smart-wear’ that can change its stiffness and shape. The clothing is…
Read More » - Gabriel Ayoku
Physician and U of A music professor use music to raise awareness of ‘bubble boy disease’
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), also known as “bubble boy disease,” is a genetic disease that impairs children’s ability to form…
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