Reinventing patient-to-patient support
While the inherent vices of social media continue to make headlines, online patient support groups are making a strong case for the upside of social…
science
Mapping the brain before birth
As scientists continue to map out brain development in all of life’s stages, local researchers lead the way. One of those researchers was featured at…
Liberals announce $13 million in funding for U of M
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced $13 million in research funding and scholarships for U of M students Oct. 12….
U of M celebrates sustainability month
October is sustainability month in Manitoba. The U of M’s office of sustainability is hosting events throughout the month to promote awareness about the impact…
Study finds 28 per cent of Manitobans diagnosed with mental illness
A study conducted by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy has found that 28 per cent of Manitoban adults have been diagnosed with at least…
Science sculptor visits University of Manitoba
World-renowned artist and lecturer Rebecca Kamen held a series of workshops and lectures at the U of M last week. Kamen is the artist-in-residence at…
U of M students win national satellite building competition
Fishing line, toaster element and measuring tape: three commonly found items, yet invaluable to a student-driven team whose resourcefulness will turn these items into parts…
Regenerative medicine generating research at U of M
Ambiguity shrouds the neurological processes of the human brain, despite new research continually being published that connects stem cells to brain health and regeneration. The…
Cloned primates make history, spark discussion
Whether it is through new research, new commentary, or Barbra Streisand proudly declaring that she had her dead canine cloned into a brand-new litter of…
U of M student finds high level of plastic in Lake Winnipeg
A recent study by a University of Manitoba undergraduate student suggests that Lake Winnipeg, and the fish that inhabit it, contain high levels of microplastics….