Research & Technology

U  of M doctoral student in the department of physics and astronomy Rachel Nickel is exploring the use of nanoscale particles in the application of magnets. Nickel started off working in biomedical applications after completing...

Fear is one of the most primal emotions and has fascinated researchers and curious minds alike for generations. But what goes on in our brains when we experience fear? And why do we willingly...

People with disabilities make up 22 per cent of the Canadian population aged 15 and older. Despite being a global community of an estimated 1.3 billion people, they face numerous social, institutional and physical...

One in eight cisgender Canadian women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, and one in 34 will die from it. Not only is breast cancer the most common cancer among cis Canadian women,...

Time perception is a critical aspect of human and animal cognition, influencing decision-making, memory, communication and motor control. U of M associate professor in the department of biological sciences Fuat Balci delves deep into the...

How do bacteria thrive in diverse environments, including in the human body during infections and in industrial settings? These types of simple yet profound questions are explored by members of the Cardona Lab to understand...

Harm reduction, a critical approach to addressing substance use issues, forms the foundation of assistant professor in the college of nursing Em Pijl’s research program. At its core, this set of strategies seeks to...