Research
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Ying Tsui $10 million initiative to boost nuclear energy research at the U of A
On May 1, the University of Alberta announced a partnership with the Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC). This followed a…
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Weight comments may discourage healthy habits during and after pregnancy
A study conducted by Taniya Nagpal, an assistant professor in the faculty of kinesiology, sport, and recreation, showed that comments…
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Language program preserves children’s cultural roots
The Multilingual Language Program, run by Andrea MacLeod, a professor in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Alberta,…
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Study links vaping to impairments in breathing patterns and blood flow rate
Over the years, the popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has increased. While the effects of smoking are generally well known,…
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U of A research hub helps conserve Canadian grasslands
The Grassland Learning and Knowledge Hub is a five-year project that began in 2024. John Pattison-Williams, an adjunct professor at…
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Fuelling the fight against breast cancer
Nutritionist Carla Prado is leading a study that aims to determine the precise protein needs of women receiving chemotherapy with…
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How beavers reveal climate change in northern ecosystems
For the past 18 years, Glynnis Hood, professor emerita, has monitored beaver populations in Beaver Hills, particularly within Miquelon Lake…
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Exploring the cerebellum’s role in adult reading impairments
“There’s really not a lot of resources for adults who have reading challenges,” said Jacqueline Cummine, a professor in the…
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Pharmacists can help address the primary care crises
Canadians are no strangers to long wait times in the emergency room (ER) and months until appointments with family doctor…
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U of A lab targets clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease vaccine
A lab in the University of Alberta’s department of biochemistry is considering human clinical trials for its Parkinson’s disease vaccine.…
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