Myocarditis: COVID-19 Is a Much Bigger Risk to the Heart Than Vaccines
The heart has played a central role in COVID-19 since the beginning. Cardiovascular conditions are among the highest risk factors for hospitalization. A significant number…
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Giant Hornet Attacks Cause Honeybee Alarm Buzz in Hives – “I Literally Could Not Believe What I Was Hearing”
Study is the first to show that invertebrates use differing signals in response to different species of predators. Like setting off alarms in a beehive,…
Avocado Discovery May Point to Better Leukemia Treatment
A compound in avocados may ultimately offer a route to better leukemia treatment, says a new University of Guelph study. The compound targets an enzyme…
Honey Bees Use Animal Dung to Fend Off Giant “Murder” Hornets
Honeybees spread animal dung on the entrance of their hives to effectively ward off giant hornets. What’s the best way to ward off giant hornets…
How Often You Feed Cats Could Be Critical for Their Health – Here’s What You Need to Know
Got a cat that always seems hungry? New University of Guelph research suggests you might want to reduce — not increase — how often you…
Compound Found Only in Avocados May Help Manage Obesity, Prevent Diabetes
Your guacamole may hold the key to managing obesity and helping delay or prevent diabetes, according to a new study by a University of Guelph…
Drug Discovered With Potential to Treat Heart Attacks and Prevent Heart Failure
A potential drug to treat heart attacks and to prevent heart failure — for which no cure currently exists — may result from pioneering research…
Researchers Identify the Stem Cells Driving a Gecko’s Ability to Regrow Its Tail
A scientist at the University of Guelph has discovered the type of stem cell that is behind the gecko’s ability to regrow its tail, a…
Researchers Develop Vaccine to Help Control Autism-Associated Gut Bacteria
Scientists at the University of Guelph have developed a carbohydrate-based vaccine against the gut bug Clostridium bolteae. This is the first vaccine designed to control…