New study offers first glimpse into how widespread COVID-19 antibodies are in Canada鈥檚 adult population
Today, Canadian Blood Services聽and Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF)聽are releasing initial results of the first 10,000 blood donor samples assessed for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. This analysis reveals that over the period May 9 through June 8, 2020, fewer than 1 per cent of the 10,000 samples from blood donors tested positive for antibodies to the novel coronavirus.
Specialized cellular compartments discovered in bacteria
Researchers at UU直播 have discovered bacterial organelles involved in gene expression, suggesting that bacteria may not be as simple as once thought. This finding could offer new targets for the development of new antibiotics.
Dobson Centre receives $3M gift to bolster entrepreneurship at UU直播
As the UU直播 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship plans to scale up its programming, it has announced a new $3-million gift from the John Dobson Foundation to help drive innovation and entrepreneurship at UU直播.
SSHRC invests over $17 million to UU直播 research
The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) recently unveiled the recipients of its October 2019 Insights Grant competition where they awarded $91 million in funding to more than 1,253 researchers from 60 different Canadian institutions. Among the recipients are 38 UU直播-led projects, totalling $17.8 million.
Canada Research Chairs Program announces new and renewed chairs for UU直播 Profs
The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRC) stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. The CRCs aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences. This season鈥檚 cohort reflects Canada鈥檚 diverse research talent and ushers on a new era of discovery.
Sodium found to regulate the biological clock of mice
A new study from UU直播 shows that increases in the concentrations of blood sodium can have an influence on the biological clock of mice, opening new research avenues for potentially treating the negative effects associated with long distance travel or shift work.
Feeling insecure about your relationship? Your biology may play a role
Imagine tracking your feelings during daily interactions with your romantic partner. What would you learn? That鈥檚 what approximately 100 heterosexual couples in Montreal did each day for 3 weeks during a study run by researchers from UU直播. They were interested in whether a fairly common genetic variant in the opioid system, seen in about a quarter of the population, was associated with feelings of insecurity in romantic relationships.
New Canadian headquarters for global biodiversity research network
The Group on Earth Observations - Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON), a global research network and community of practice dedicated to improved monitoring of Earth鈥檚 biodiversity, announces the relocation of its headquarters from Leipzig, Germany, to Montreal, Canada.
New laboratory to advance research in 3D brain modelling
Launching on June 26, 2020, the Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics Learning Laboratory聽(HIBALL) will work to create 3D brain models at an unprecedented cellular-level resolution.
New species of Ichthyosaur discovered in museum collection
Hauffiopteryx altera (Latin for different from) has been identified as a new species of Ichthyosaurs by researchers from UU直播 and the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart in Germany.
Hydroxychloroquine shortages: when the enthusiasm for a potential cure affects patients
Amid initial public and scientific optimism for hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a potential treatment for COVID-19, health care professionals raised concerns about shortages of this inexpensive drug, which is widely used in the treatment of several rheumatic diseases such as arthritis. A new national survey of rheumatologists led by researchers at the UU直播 Health Centre (MUHC) shows that most of them reported difficulties accessing or renewing the drug.
Environmental activists: at high risk of violence and assassination
Activists protesting against environmental injustices around the world suffer from high rates of criminalization, physical violence and murder, according to a study published this week in Global Environmental Change. Indeed, despite the fact that they primarily use nonviolent forms of protest, activists are victims of violence in 18% of environmental conflicts, and of murder in 13% of these conflicts.
Smart phones are empowering women worldwide
By giving women access to information they otherwise wouldn鈥檛 have, mobile phones are transforming lives. Putting smart phones in women鈥檚 hands could be a powerful tool to support sustainable development goals in the developing world, according to researchers from UU直播, University of Oxford and Bocconi University.
Skin cancer: men are genetically more prone
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen this summer, Canadians will spend more time outdoors and make the most of the sunshine. A new study from UU直播 suggests why men may be more genetically prone to develop skin cancer.
UU直播 and other Canadian universities unite to address climate change
Today, a group of 15 leading universities across Canada, spearheaded by UU直播 and the University of Toronto, are uniting to tackle the global challenge of climate change by pledging to follow responsible investment practices. Their efforts are outlined in Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities.
