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Supplied Researchers bypass the liver with improved genetic drug delivery system
The liver often detects and degrades genetic drugs, preventing these drugs from reaching the target organ. A new genetic drug…
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U of A study explores the impact of protein intake on colorectal cancer patients
In the pilot trial, “Protein Recommendation to Increase Muscle (PRIMe),” researchers evaluated if colorectal cancer (CRC) patients undergoing chemotherapy would…
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More research needed on effects of anti-obesity drugs in children, U of A prof says
Recent studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that anti-obesity drugs can reduce obesity in children and…
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U of A political scientist creates online political discourse toolkit
Jared Wesley is a political science professor at the University of Alberta and the lead of the Common Ground initiative.…
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U of A professor works to bring small nuclear reactors to Alberta
Small modular nuclear reactors (SMR), a new form of clean energy, are currently undergoing assessments for potential use in Edmonton…
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U of A researcher aims to expand care to the families of cardiac arrest patients
In Canada, approximately 60,000 residents each year suffer from a cardiac arrest incident outside of hospital boundaries, according to Matthew…
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Heart failure drug shows promise for treating rare endometrial cancer
Researchers at the University of Alberta have found that digoxin, a drug commonly used for heart failure, may effectively treat…
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U of A professor researches the role of microbes in the Earth’s climate
Micro-organisms are a small but crucial agent in both the creation and mitigation of climate change, according to Lisa Stein. …
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U of A researcher discovers potential heart function benefit from anti-obesity drug
GDF15, an anti-obesity drug, is undergoing human clinical trials and has shown potential cardiac benefits in obese mice. Ongoing research…
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Parkinson’s disease impacts mental aspects of movement, U of A researchers find
University of Alberta PhD candidate in the faculty of rehabilitation medicine, Kathryn Lambert, co-published a research article exploring how Parkinson’s…
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