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Possible new treatment for tooth decay could encourage teeth to repair...

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Malak Abas
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...
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Study suggests a new possible purpose for the appendix

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Malak Abas
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...
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University under fire over off-campus housing issues

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Seamus Hamilton-Pattison
The University of Manitoba is facing continued criticism from neighbouring communities for its lack of action in dealing with a number of allegedly illegal rental units housing students. On Jan. 11, a dozen city planning...
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2017 UMSU general election set to go online

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Osho Samuel Adetunji
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) voted at its regularly-scheduled meeting Jan. 5 to approve purchasing software from online ballot specialists Simply Voting for the 2017 UMSU elections. The deal is yet to be...
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Education and textbook tax credits discontinued in favour of bolstered student...

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Diana-Abasi Ubokudom
A federal government move eliminating some post-secondary tax credits in lieu of more direct financial support is being both welcomed and criticized by Manitoba students. Beginning Jan. 1, the education and textbook tax credits, which...
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Hundreds of Winnipeggers to march in solidarity with Women’s March on...

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Diana-Abasi Ubokudom
Hundreds of women will assemble in downtown Winnipeg Saturday to walk in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands expected to attend the Women’s March on Washington in the American capital the day after Donald...
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Canada-wide fentanyl crisis prompts university reactions

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Seamus Hamilton-Pattison
With overdose deaths linked to the opioid fentanyl reaching new highs in Manitoba over the last three years, the U of M is working on preventative measures to inform and protect the student body. The...

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