Research
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Supplied Andy Knight and his daughter translate his research into film
Andy Knight, a University of Alberta professor in the department of political science, has spent the last few years researching…
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Nanoparticles offer potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A study at the University of Alberta found a potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s. Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles, a type…
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Drones and machine learning offer new way to map forest soil health
A combination of drone-based remote sensing and machine learning could help researchers monitor soil health across larger areas, according to…
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Summer’s heavy rainfall led to increase in mosquito population
After the increased rainfall this summer, the mosquito population in Edmonton has increased substantially. There are more mosquitoes flying around…
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The disappearance of Canada’s last epishelf lake
Epishelf lakes are a unique structure that forms in freezing climates. The last epishelf lake remaining in Canada has now…
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Podcast examines the importance of leisure for older people after disasters
Flowers in the Ashes: Embracing Joy While Navigating Disaster Recoveries is a three-part podcast based on an international research collaboration…
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Could hibernating snails be the key to improving organ transplants?
University of Alberta researchers discovered that Snail Activator of PHLPP1 (SNAP), a hibernation inducer in snails, can preserve heart function…
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Combating the parasite impacting Alberta’s trout
Patrick Hanington, a University of Alberta researcher and professor in the School of Public Health, is investigating whirling disease, a…
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The unique relationship between climate change and mental health
University of Alberta PhD student Tian Zhao spent three months in the Western Cape, South Africa. She worked with local…
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Women often forced to self-advocate for blood pressure management
Kaitlyn Watson is an assistant professor in the faculty of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Alberta. Her…
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