Assistant professor uses biomaterials in construction
Nature is resilient. The natural world has the ability to self-renew, self-repair and maintain function despite disturbances. Biomimetic designs draw abstract lessons from nature and…
Elah Ajene
Using genes to individualize cancer treatment
Of all eight billion people on the planet, no two individuals share the exact same genetic makeup. These genetic variations account for different responses and…
U of M study investigates health benefits of fish oil
Arguably, preliminary evidence that fish oil fatty acids were effective in coronary heart disease prevention came from Danish physicians Jörn Dyerberg and Hans Olaf Bang….
U of M professor studies dietary behavior across MB
What we consume directly influences our overall health and well-being. A healthy diet is vital in supplying our body with fuel for effective work, required…
To space and beyond
From childhood, Philip Ferguson aspired to be an astronaut. “I loved things that fly,” he reminisced. “I loved things that go into space, and so…
Historian engagement in health policy
From the historic 1918 influenza spread to the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak, pandemics throughout history have always shaped health structures and policies, and have impacted…
Toronto professor talks unconscious biases in academia
Last Tuesday, the U of M faculty of science hosted a seminar on “Recognizing and Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Academia” at its Fort Garry campus….
Collaboration fosters prevention, treatment of diabetes
Our body breaks down the food we consume into glucose and transforms it into cellular energy. Insulin — a hormone produced in the pancreas —…
How to ruin a cyber criminal’s day
We exist in a digital world, with technological advancements completely transforming the way we live. From online banking and GPS systems to social media, technology…
What is stopping human cloning?
The theme of “cloning” is common within the science-fiction and horror film genres — often tagged with apocalyptic views in mainstream media and pop culture….