Unraveling COVID-19 Brain Fog: New Study Pinpoints Immune Culprit
A new study identified a particular protein that seems to be responsible for memory loss linked to COVID-19. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, between 10…
University of Western Ontario News
The University of Western Ontario, commonly referred to as Western University, is a prominent public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1878, it is one of the oldest universities in Canada and has grown into a major educational institution known for its wide range of programs and strong research output. Western University offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across faculties including Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Law, Arts and Humanities, and Social Science. It is particularly noted for its Ivey Business School, one of Canada’s top business schools, and its strong medical and dental schools. The university is also a significant contributor to scientific research and hosts a number of research institutes focused on areas such as neuroscience, planetary science, and social justice. Western’s vibrant campus life, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and strong alumni network make it a sought-after destination for students from across Canada and around the world.
Scientists Have Identified Australia’s Most Frightening Predator
Kangaroos and wallabies are more fearful of human ‘super predators’ than they are of dogs, devils, or wolves. Australia is devoid of large, fearsome carnivores…
A “Game-Changer” – Groundbreaking Discovery Paves Way for ALS Cure
A new potential treatment for ALS could advance to clinical trials within five years, supported by a $10-million donation from the Temerty Foundation. In a…
Expert-Defying Anomaly – Scientists Discover 2D Nanomaterial With Counter-Intuitive Expanding Properties
It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to…
Lunar Hydrosphere Unveiled: Discovery Changes Understanding of Water’s History on the Moon
Western cosmochemist finds early lunar crust had more water than previously estimated. New research from a Western University postdoctoral fellow shows the early lunar crust,…
Scarier Than Lions – Animals Around the World Fear This “Super Predator”
A new study reveals that elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife fear this predator far more than lions. Lions have long been regarded as the…
New Research Reveals How Sex Hormones Influence Alzheimer’s Disease
Use of female animal models in the lab led to the crucial finding. Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, who represent about two-thirds of those diagnosed…
26% of Students – New Study Reveals Alarming Rise of Nicotine Vaping in Schools
Over 25% of high school students in Canada have reported using vapes, with 12% stating they have only used nicotine-containing vapes. Jamie Seabrook from Brescia…
A Painful Truth: LGBTQ+ Adults Report Higher Rates of Pain
Western University sociology professor says pain can be used as an overall holistic measure of physical and psychological well-being at the population level. A new…
Saturn’s Moon Titan Has Ingredients for Life
Catherine Neish is counting the days until her space launch. While the Western planetary geologist isn’t space-suiting up for her own interstellar voyage, she is…
Significant Risks From Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy Discovered in New Research
A new study from researchers at Western University and Queen’s University definitively shows that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, during…
Molecular Cannabis Study Reveals How CBD Offsets the Psychiatric Side-Effects of THC
Researchers at Western University have shown for the first time the molecular mechanisms at work that cause cannabidiol, or CBD, to block the psychiatric side…
The First Stars of the Universe Were as Bright as 100 Million Suns
A newly published study analyzes the time evolution of the luminosity of a cluster of Population III protostars formed in the early universe, revealing that…
Study Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria and Autism
A team of scientists from Western University and the University of Arkansas have discovered a unique blood marker that shows a link between gut bacteria…
Canadian Man in Vegetative State Communicates That He’s Not in Pain
A Canadian man who was thought to have been in a persistent vegetative state for more than a decade has been able to communicate to…
HIV Vaccine Approved for Human Clinical Trials
Dr. Chil-Yong Kang and his team at The University of Western Ontario have been studying HIV for the last twenty years and working on a…