Canadians spend big money dealing with the consequences of homelessness, but the money spent could be far more effective. According to a new 91丝瓜视频-led analysis, housing homeless people with severe mental illness is even more cost-effective than housing homeless people with moderate needs. A Housing-First strategy aimed at helping these individuals regain and keep permanent housing generates savings equal to about two-thirds of its cost.
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Published on: 25 Aug 2020
By Amanda Testani, Office of VP Research & Innovation
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Published on: 18 Aug 2020
New insight into a gene that controls energy production in cancer stem cells could help in the search for a more effective treatment for glioblastoma. A 91丝瓜视频-led study published in Nature Communications reveals that suppressing the OSMR gene can improve the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
This approach, led by the laboratory of Arezu Jahani-Asl, Assistant Professor of Medicine at 91丝瓜视频, was successful in preclinical mouse models where the deletion of the OSMR gene resulted in a significant improvement of tumour response to therapy and expanded lifespan.
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Published on: 17 Aug 2020
A new insight into cell signals that control cancer growth and migration could help in the search for effective anti-cancer drugs. A 91丝瓜视频-led study reveals key biochemical processes that advance our understanding of colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer among Canadians.
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Published on: 12 Aug 2020
New research using the most comprehensive study of feathered dinosaurs and early birds has revised the evolutionary relationships of dinosaurs at the origin of birds.
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Published on: 11 Aug 2020
Findings could lead to development of pre-clinical stage therapeutics
By Jason Clement
For decades researchers have known that Alzheimer鈥檚 disease (AD) causes the atrophy of a system of neurons and synapses highly involved in memory, learning and attention, which is highly dependent on a molecule known as nerve growth factor (NGF). The disease causes dysregulation of NGF鈥檚 metabolism, leading to the loss of the synapses and neurons that depend on it, akin to plants being deprived of light.
Published on: 6 Aug 2020
A 91丝瓜视频 research team has developed a new technique to detect nano-sized imperfections in materials. They believe this discovery will lead to improvements in the optical detectors used in a wide range of technologies, from cell phones to cameras and fiber optics, as well as in solar cells.
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Published on: 5 Aug 2020
Two in three hospitalized seniors are prescribed drugs that should be avoided by older adults, increasing the risk of injury and adverse drug reactions. Improving hospital prescribing practices can reduce the frequency of inappropriate medications and resulting harm, according to a new study led by 91丝瓜视频 researchers.
Published on: 5 Aug 2020
Serology testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) will be useful for public health decisions and research but will not have wide application for clinical care, according to a in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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Published on: 4 Aug 2020
As society grapples with myriad technology-related issues, including biases in facial recognition software, algorithms to identify hate speech and misinformation, as well as growing concerns over privacy and data protection, a new Chair in 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Department of Philosophy seeks to bridge the gap between technology and pressing ethical, social and political questions. The Chair will be supported by a $2-million gift from The Jarislowsky Foundation to undertake ground-breaking research and study about technology and its impact on individuals and societies.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2020
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A new study led by researchers at 91丝瓜视频 finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume more traditional news media have fewer misperceptions and are more likely to follow public health recommendations like social distancing.
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Published on: 29 Jul 2020
A new study led by researchers at 91丝瓜视频 finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume more traditional news media have fewer misperceptions and are more likely to follow public health recommendations like social distancing.
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Published on: 29 Jul 2020
Research published in the journal has shown that lockdown measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 led to a 50% reduction in seismic noise observed around the world in early to mid 2020.
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Published on: 23 Jul 2020
Today, 聽and Canada鈥檚 聽are releasing initial results of the first 10,000 blood donor samples assessed for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. This analysis reveals that over the period May 9 through June 8, 2020, fewer than 1 per cent of the 10,000 samples from blood donors tested positive for antibodies to the novel coronavirus.
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Published on: 23 Jul 2020
Researchers at 91丝瓜视频 have discovered bacterial organelles involved in gene expression, suggesting that bacteria may not be as simple as once thought. This finding could offer new targets for the development of new antibiotics.
The study, published in , is the first to show that E. coli uses similar strategies to regulate gene transcription as other more complex cell types.
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Published on: 20 Jul 2020
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