Though we all share common ancestors ranging from a few generations to hundreds of thousands of years, genealogies that relate all of us are often forgotten over time. A is now providing insight into the complex relationship between human migration and genetic variation, using a unique genealogical dataset of over five million records spanning 400 years to unravel the genetic structure of French Canadian populations.
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Published on: 25 May 2023
Scientists have been worried about the potential harms of microplastics for years. These small plastic particles less than 5 mm in length have been found everywhere because of plastic pollution 鈥� from the Earth鈥檚 deep oceans to remote regions in Antarctica, and even the seafood we eat. But, are microplastics really harmful?
Published on: 18 May 2023
As part of this year鈥檚 Spring Convocation celebrations, 成人VR视频 will confer honorary degrees upon seventeen inspirational individuals.
Leaders in their respective fields, these honorary doctorates stand as examples of creativity, compassion, dedication, service, and a pioneering spirit. These are people who have made a difference in their community, in the world and 鈥� in the case of astronaut Drew Feustel 鈥� beyond.
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Published on: 17 May 2023
May 30, 2023, 10 a.m.鈥� Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.)鈥�
Amelia Tekwatonti McGregor
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Published on: 17 May 2023
There is broad agreement that Homo sapiens originated in Africa. But there remain many uncertainties and competing theories about where, when, and how.
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Published on: 17 May 2023
成人VR视频 researchers are exploring a new technique that uses 3D printing and hydrogels. It has the potential not only to improve biomedical implants but could also be useful in the development of human-machine interfaces such as touch screens and neural implants. Biomedical devices like pacemakers or blood pressure sensors that are implanted into the human body need to be fabricated in such a way that they conform and adhere to the body 鈥� and then dissolve at the right time.
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Published on: 15 May 2023
For 21st century authors, the odds of writing a critical hit are much higher if the novel takes place in the past, not the present or future. Between 2000 and 2020, about three quarters of the novels shortlisted for the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the National Book Critics Circle Award took place in the historical past.
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Published on: 15 May 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic that Asian Americans are a privileged, white-adjacent group skirting above racism.
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Published on: 15 May 2023
Phosphatases of regenerating liver (PRLs) are a family of enigmatic proteins involved in cell growth and metabolism present in various species. From humans to fruit flies, they play a unique role in the growth of cancerous tumours and the spread of cancer throughout the body. New research emerging from 成人VR视频 is contributing to what is known about PRLs, which could potentially become an important tool in the development of cancer-fighting treatments.聽聽
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Published on: 15 May 2023
Surveying the body sizes of Earth鈥檚 living organisms, researchers from 成人VR视频 and University of British Columbia found that the planet鈥檚 biomass 鈥� the material that makes up all living organisms 鈥� is concentrated in organisms at either end of the size spectrum.
The researchers spent five years compiling and analyzing about the size and biomass of every type of living organism on the planet鈥攆rom tiny one-celled organisms like soil archaea and bacteria to large organisms like blue whales and sequoia trees.
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Published on: 10 May 2023
A new discovery about the structure of melanin has brought scientists one step closer to developing derived from a biological substance found in nearly all organisms. Researchers from 成人VR视频鈥檚 Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with The Ohio State University and the University of Girona, have announced a major advance in understanding the fundamental structure of melanin and one of its components that turns light into heat, protecting the body from sun damage.
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Published on: 8 May 2023
Black anglophones in Quebec experience more discrimination and report more barriers to mental healthcare 鈥� and overall lower mental health 鈥� than their French-speaking counterparts, according to a new study from 成人VR视频 researchers in the Department of Psychology.
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Published on: 8 May 2023
First of humans with a rare immunodeficiency reveals how the immune system protects the body against pathogens known to cause serious diseases, such as tuberculosis and COVID-19. The research involving 成人VR视频, paves the way for new therapies to treat autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and new approaches to vaccine development.
Published on: 8 May 2023
The first research report from , a participatory mapping project of police stop experiences, presents preliminary data contributed by citizens of Montreal.
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Published on: 2 May 2023
The Honourable Fran莽ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced $1.4 billion in support of 11 large-scale research initiatives through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) today at Concordia University in Montreal. The CFREF grants are awarded through a highly competitive process to the top programs in their fields.聽聽
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Published on: 28 Apr 2023
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