Genetically engineered mosquitoes can help reduce malaria occurrence
Genetically engineered (GE) biotechnologies are on the rise. We are all familiar with the progress that has been made with genetically modified crops. Now advances…
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Breakthrough against Lou Gehrig’s disease
A team of researchers and graduate students from the University of Manitoba has made a discovery concerning amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as…
Gut bacteria have a say in rheumatoid arthritis
New research suggests that rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease targeting the joints and resulting in painful inflammation, has a correlation with the bacteria…
Elizabeth Dafoe Library houses extensive indigenous graphic novel collection
Last Wednesday the University of Manitoba unveiled a new indigenous graphic novel collection, which is to be permanently housed at the Elizabeth Dafoe Library. The…
Bus driver assaults endemic in Canada
A 23-year-old man was recently arrested and charged in connection with a September assault on a Winnipeg Transit bus driver, just the latest Winnipeg example of…
Talking business with Jeremy Bloom
Last Thursday marked the beginning of a busy few days for the University of Manitoba’s Asper school of business. That evening, students and guests from…
Offbeat news briefs
Discount doughnuts for pretend cop? A Dunkin’ Donuts in Florida was paid numerous visits from a man pretending to be a cop. Forty-eight-year-old Charles Berry…
Red and white poppy disagreement
A group of university students in Ottawa have sparked controversy through the ceasefire.ca white poppy campaign, set forth by Rideau Institute. The pacifist program has attracted…
U of M saxophone instructor launches memoir in Winnipeg
Last Tuesday, University of Manitoba jazz saxophone instructor Jon Gordon celebrated the Winnipeg launch of his new book, For Sue, at McNally Robinson. Gordon was…
Chris Hadfield speaks to UMFM about his new book
Last week retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield made a stop at UMFM during his book tour for An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth. Hadfield…