Research
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Maria Dirks Researchers trace the origins of Martian meteorites
Researchers at the University of Alberta have helped develop a method to pinpoint the craters from which many Martian meteorites…
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U of A researcher works to answer parents’ immunization questions
Shannon MacDonald, a professor in the faculty of nursing at the University of Alberta, was recently named the new Canada…
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PTSD amongst pediatric neurosurgery caregivers “a clear issue”
University of Alberta alumna and Stollery Children’s Hospital nurse practitioner Wendy Beaudoin is researching post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and…
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U of A researcher addresses mental health amidst a changing climate
Climate change can have a complex influence on mental wellness, in both direct and indirect ways, according to Breanne Aylward.…
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New research could improve prostate cancer treatment
Prostate cancer patients typically undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to localize the cancer before treatment. However, new University…
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Researchers find altering twilight exposure improves plant growth
University of Alberta researchers conducted a study to observe the effects of twilight on plant growth to better understand how…
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U of A researcher explores the role of bilingualism in aging
The global population is living longer because of advancements in medical technologies, and there has been a growing interest in…
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U of A researcher investigates the safety of 3D printed food
Recent findings from an experiment at the University of Alberta show that using the heating element of a three-dimensional (3D)…
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Small molecule drug could combat cancer, U of A research finds
Khaled Barakat, a University of Alberta professor in the faculty of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, has recently identified a potential…
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U of A works with CVW CleanTech to recover rare earth minerals from oil sands waste
The University of Alberta has partnered with CVW CleanTech to conduct a three-year, $1.4 million research project focused on optimizing…
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