Research
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Supplied U of A and partners announce $10 million campaign to fund diabetes research
On November 14, World Diabetes Day, the University of Alberta, the Alberta Diabetes Foundation (ADF), and the Diabetes Research Institute…
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U of A researchers discover the role of gut-derived metabolites in treating colon cancer
University of Alberta researchers have discovered that colorectal cancer cells (CRC) become increasingly sensitive to certain bacteria produced during food…
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Study reveals women are using cannabis to relieve menopause symptoms
A recent study shows that women are using cannabis to treat their menopause symptoms, despite a lack of research about…
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Lichen can give important information about air quality, U of A lichenologist says
According to University of Alberta lichen coordinator Diane Haughland, lichen tell us “different stories” about the environment they inhabit. Haughland…
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U of A professor and team have developed new non-invasive prostate cancer test
A University of Alberta professor and his team have developed a test that can predict the probability of aggressive prostate…
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U of A associate professor receives 2023 Vargo Teaching Chair award
An associate professor at the University of Alberta has received the 2023 Vargo Teaching Chair grant as a part of…
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Hepatitis C universal screening program reframes prenatal care in Alberta
Many people with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) often exhibit no symptoms. The virus can go undetected until it causes…
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U of A researchers create AI program to analyze bird field data
Researchers at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus have created an artificial intelligence (AI) program that will reduce the amount…
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U of A researchers testing graft technology to make islet transplantations more accessible
A University of Alberta research team is testing a graft technology that will deliver anti-rejection immunosuppression drugs to newly transplanted…
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New lab will explore how exercise can combat symptoms of chronic diseases
The Canadian Foundation for Innovation and the Government of Alberta have each provided $507,115 in funding for the Precision Human…
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