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Possible new treatment for tooth decay could encourage teeth to repair...
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New research has shown promising evidence that a drug originally used to treat Alzheimer’s disease could simulate tooth regrowth to the point of repairing cavities.
The drug is called “tideglusib,” and it has already been...
Study suggests a new possible purpose for the appendix
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The purpose of the appendix has remained an enduring mystery to scientists. New research, however, presents a new theory: the appendix provides a secondary immune function.
What this means is that appendices would theoretically catalyze...
Building body parts: a look into the world of 3D-printed organs
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By the end of 2015, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the sale of over 85 3D-printed medical devices, such as prosthetics, surgical tools, and artificial replacements for damaged bones. Spritam,...
World’s oldest known killer whale missing, presumed dead
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According to reports from the Center for Whale Research, the world’s oldest known killer whale is presumed dead.
The female orca whale – named J2, but affectionately referred to as “Granny” – has not been...
Nearly 4,000-year-old garden found in British Columbia
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Archaeologists have found what may be the world’s oldest garden in British Columbia.
The excavated garden consisted of 3,768 wapato tubers (Sagittaria latifolia), also called Indian potatoes, and was found on Katzie First Nation territory....
2017 promises to be a big year for Canadian science
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Canada’s science community had a very eventful 2016. One of the most effective vaccines against the Ebola virus was developed right here in Winnipeg. Canada celebrated the 15th anniversary of the revolutionary Canadarm2, the...
Study finds 14 per cent of Manitoba’s children diagnosed with a...
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According to an annual report by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), an alarming number of youth living in Manitoba are dealing with at least one mental disorder.
The study, which was included in...
