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"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman
"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman
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Speed Kills, Traffic Cameras Help: Study of Speeding in School Zones
Traffic cameras cut speeding by 45% in school zones, confirming that speeding measures can save lives.
3D-Printed Lung Tissue Supports Drug & Disease Research
A UCBO team has created 3D-printed living lung tissue that closely mimics human lung tissue.
Bespoke Bones: How 3D Printing & Nanotech Could Reshape the Future of Bone Repair
Waterloo researchers have custom-engineered, 3D-printable biopolymer nanocomposite that mimics real bone — and could eventually become real bone.
Breakthrough Rapid Blood Test to Detect Cancer & Identify Infections
Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University researchers have developed a breakthrough blood test that could transform patient care by rapidly distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections and detecting certain cancers.
UM Researcher Advances Understanding of Microbiome-Linked Diseases
UM's Dr. Talita Perciano is at the forefront of microbiome research, developing advanced statistical models to help decode complex microbial data.
Exploring a Housing-First Approach to Addiction and Homelessness
New study employs mathematical modelling to support a housing-first approach to homelessness and addiction.
Women’s Heart Health Linked to Perceived Social Status
McGill research reveals that women who perceive themselves as lower in social status face greater risks of heart disease.
AI Simulation Accelerates Drug Treatments for Diseases like Cancer and Alzheimer's
New AI-based method mimics disease progression at the cellular level, allowing for thousands of virtual drug tests.
Easing Healthcare Strain by Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners
Research out of McGill University supports expanding the role of nurse practitioners to help alleviate global and Canadian healthcare staff shortages.
New Program Addresses Canadian Doctor Shortage and Population Growth
New program accelerates path from high school to medical school, helping address the national family doctor shortage.
BC Cancer & UBC Roll Out the Fastest PET/CT Scanner in Canada
BC Cancer and UBC have launched Canada’s fastest PET/CT scanner, offering quicker, safer, and more precise cancer imaging. The state-of-the-art Quadra scanner also supports cutting-edge research and development of new cancer therapies.
UBC Scientists Receive Funding for Stem Cell Research
UBC Faculty of Medicine scientists have been awarded more than $1.8 million from the Stem Cell Network for leading seven stem cell research projects and regenerative medicine.
The Science of Scouting: New Methods Detect Elusive (and Lucrative) Hockey IQ
Combining multiple advanced cognitive tests, McGill researchers have presented a more objective way of assessing a player's Hockey IQ.
Report Reveals Canadian Men Are Dying Too Young
The Movember Institute of Men’s Health Releases Detailed Report on the State of Men’s Health in Canada, Calling for a National Men’s Health Strategy
The Pandemic's Lasting Toll: Surgeon Burnout and Depression
A study reveals the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical residents, like burnout and depression.
Overdose Deaths in Toronto: Supervised Drug Consumption Services Bring Hope & Questions
Decrease in drug overdose deaths in Toronto neighbourhoods with supervised consumption services.
Examining the Opioid Crisis: Post-Surgery Risks of Opioid Prescriptions
Opioid use following surgery points to a need to change prescribing practices.
The Pandemic Revealed Stark Inequalities in Children's Mental Health
The pandemic intensified existing inequalities in the mental health system, revealing how children's mental health needs more attention and support.
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