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U of M professor Dr. Meenu Sharma talks tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis (TB) has been around since ancient history. Evidence of tuberculosis infection has been found in human remains dated as far back as 9,000 years ago. While it typically affects the lungs, it can...
Lungs of mice found to produce blood
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Lungs are a crucial organ in many animals, including humans. While their function has always seemed pretty straightforward – to take in oxygen, transfer it into blood, and exhale carbon dioxide – scientists have...
Faculty union comes out against tuition hikes, prepares for bargaining
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UMFA president says proposed fee increases will put post-secondary education out of reach for some Manitoba families.
IQ’s café closed for summer renovations
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IQ’s Café & Billiards, located on the third floor of University Centre, is closing temporarily for renovations that will take place over the summer.
According to an official press release, this will be the first...
Joint music and education program put on hold for reorganization
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The University of Manitoba integrated bachelor of music/education program (Int. Mus/Ed) has been temporarily suspended for reorganization with the hopes of being reintroduced in fall 2018.
The U of M senate passed a motion on...
Bees use ‘social healthcare’ to keep entire colony healthy
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Spivak is a prominent bee researcher who specializes in bee health and hygiene.
Thawing soil larger causation of climate change than previously thought
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Canada-based study suggests nitrous oxide emissions from thawing soil are underestimated.
