Research
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Supplied New fungus database shows helpful relationships between fungi and plant roots
After 10 years of work by 80 international contributors, including the University of Alberta, the largest database on mycorrhizal fungi…
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Research finds HPV Vaccine successful in reducing risk of cancer in young women
A vaccine to protect Albertans against cervical cancer has shown to be successful in many cases of a large population…
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A grade of “D” for Vitamin D: supplements unlikely to help physical or mental health
The belief in vitamin D’s ability to improve mood and conditions such as depression might be false, according to a…
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U of A research uncovers the mystery of mountain sheep evolution
A class project-turned research study from a University of Alberta graduate student has shed light on the evolutionary history of…
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Scientists reveal effects of 2013 Athabasca River coal mine spill
Four years ago on Halloween, the walls of a mine process water pit near Hinton, Alberta collapsed and gushed 268 Olympic swimming…
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U of A researchers help secure habitat for nearly-endangered caribou
University of Alberta researchers have contributed to the province establishing the strongest plan in Canada to protect its endangered caribou…
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Feds funding forestry research
An injection of new federal funding into poplar seedlings and greenhouses will help determine which trees cope with climate change…
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EAS class tops Tory with weather station
For most, the roof of the Tory Building isn’t an ideal setting to conduct a lab assignment, but for EAS…
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Alberta Bighorn Sheep horns slowly shrinking
Size does matter, at least when it comes to the horns of male bighorn sheep. But in this case, smaller…
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U of A research suggests midlife crisis is a myth; happiness increases into adulthood
It’s a familiar scene; people turn 50 years old, and suddenly there’s a sports car in the driveway, amongst other…
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