Research & Technology

Pride season in Canada, held from June to September, is a time of celebration for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and those who love them. Pride involves a range of parties, parades and celebrations that honour the contributions...

As life expectancy continues to rise in Canada, older adults make up the country’s fastest growing age group. A 2022 Statistics Canada study found that close to one in five Canadians are at least 65 years...

Every day, the body’s hematopoietic system supplies the blood with more than a 100 billion mature blood cells. The process of hematopoiesis, or blood cell production, begins with a sparse population of originator cells...

Frailty is a state of reduced health that may result from aging. Frail older adults tend to experience weakness, have reduced muscle mass and low activity levels. Relatively minor events, such as a fall...

Last month, the U of M launched its Ignite program to support bold and high-risk research explorations — providing $350,000 per year for three years to five collaborative research projects. Among these is a multidisciplinary...

One in four Canadians is possibly affected by liver disease. Often, those with liver disease are unaware of it until the disease reaches an advanced stage. Robin da Silva is an assistant professor in the...

 Last Wednesday, U of M hosted its Knowledge Exchange panel discussion where experts from a variety of backgrounds explored the brain and the gut and their connection to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and health. The...