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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 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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U of A biologists investigate Alberta’s earthworm invasion
As invasive earthworms threaten Canada’s Northern boreal forest, the University of Alberta is leading a collaborative project to gauge the…
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Cool beans: creating vegan gelato with fermented legumes
Three U of A students are taking the bean to new heights by fermenting it and flavouring it into a…
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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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Science ministers appointed at federal level: Faculty of Science reps comment on Trudeau’s new cabinet
Since the Justin Trudeau era was sworn in, Canada has unmuzzled its federal scientists and appointed two ministers dedicated to…
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SLOWPOKE nuclear reactor shuts down after 37 years
A long-term fixture in the Dent-Pharm building is being removed, as the SLOWPOKE reactor on the third floor is in…
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$100K towards fight against stuttering: Edmonton woman donates money to boost program which aided in her struggle with stuttering
When Jackie Schoenberger’s two-year-old son Pearse hadn’t started speaking, she was scared, but knew exactly where to go. Schoenberger, who…
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