Having a Pet Dog Could Protect You Against Crohn’s Disease and Improve Your Intestinal Health
According to a new study, growing up in a big family or living with dogs may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease According to…
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See Galaxies From the Last 10 Billion Years: Hubble Captures Largest Near-Infrared Image To Find Universe’s Rarest Galaxies
There is a patch of the sky known as the COSMOS field, a region rich with galaxies, that was chosen for the Cosmic Evolution Survey…
Quantum Future: Developing the Next Generation of Quantum Algorithms and Materials
Simulating a Quantum Future Quantum computers are anticipated to revolutionize the way researchers address complex computing problems. These computers are being developed to address major…
UV-LED Lights Can Destroy Coronaviruses and HIV With the Flip of a Switch
The same lightbulbs used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV, according to a new study from U of T Scarborough. Researchers…
Unexpectedly High Levels of Hazardous Chemicals Found in Nail Salons
First assessment of chemical exposures among nail salon technicians in Canada found unexpectedly high exposures to several chemicals used as plasticizers and flame retardants. A…
Researchers Find Hundreds of New Proteins That May Influence Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified hundreds of new proteins that could play a role in cystic fibrosis, and which may shed light…
Plant-Based Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy – Especially When It Comes to Vegan “Meat”
It hasn’t been that long since the new year started and people are still thinking about their resolutions and goals for 2022. Many opt for…
Only 9% of Teens Getting Enough Physical Activity During the COVID Pandemic
Declines in physical activity linked to poorer mental health, higher stress. For the new year, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise –…
Magnetene – A Graphene-Like 2D Material – Leverages Quantum Effects To Achieve Ultra-Low Friction
Magnetene could have useful applications as a lubricant in implantable devices or other micro-electro-mechanical systems. A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering and…
A Vast “Magnetic Tunnel” May Surround Earth and Our Entire Solar System
A University of Toronto astronomer’s research suggests the solar system is surrounded by a magnetic tunnel that can be seen in radio waves. Jennifer West, a…
Research Shows Extensive Damage Caused by Common Teeth-Whitening Products
A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto highlights the extensive damage that can be caused by common teeth-whitening agents. Published recently in…
Folate Deficiency Demystified: Genetics of Why Some People May Be at a Greater Risk of Disease
As many expectant mothers know, getting enough folate is key to avoiding neural tube defects in the baby during pregnancy. But for the individuals who…
Is a Calorie a Calorie? Not Always, When It Comes to Almonds
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that a calorie labeled is not the same as a calorie digested and absorbed, when the food…
Evolutionary Biologists Just Discovered How Some Lizards Are Able to Breathe Underwater
A team of evolutionary biologists from the University of Toronto has shown that Anolis lizards, or anoles, are able to breathe underwater with the aid…
New $2 Test Can Accurately Detect COVID-19 Antibodies in a Drop of Blood in Less Than an Hour
Igor Stagljar made his career building molecular tools to combat cancer. But when the pandemic hit last March, he aimed his expertise at a new…
Neuroscientists Link Brain Cancer to Tissue Healing
Increase of inflammation markers in tumor-initiating cells believed to be a response to brain injury. The healing process that follows a brain injury could spur…
Researchers Analyze the Most Effective COVID-19 Control Policies
With the arrival of effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus, the end of the pandemic is on the horizon but in the short term the…
Scientists Can Now Scoop Molecular Contents of Individual Cells for Study
New method bridges in situ microscopy with single cell omics. Scientists can now select individual cells from a population that grows on the surface of…
