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A new University of Alberta laboratory is working to understand how altered microbiota — fungi, bacteria and viruses in the gut and lungs — are linked with mood disorders such as depression and inflammatory immune conditions such as…

Both dead and alive, trees are an important ally for farmers in helping the environment, a new University of Alberta study shows.Preserving and planting shelterbelts and hedgerows — and keeping the deadwood they contain — next to cropland…

As soon as Chinese scientists identified the Langya henipavirus, a previously unknown virus spreading among Chinese farmers earlier this year, Matthias Götte’s lab got to work recreating the virus’s polymerase, or replication engine, with…

Researchers have found a better way to reduce gender bias in natural language processing models while preserving vital information about the meanings of words, according to a recent study that could be a key step toward addressing the…

Researchers have solved the mystery of why a high-performance fabric commonly used in firefighting and other protective garments weakens prematurely when it’s exposed to moisture.The breakthrough helps solve a big safety challenge, says…

Last summer, Nilusha Welegedara and her family sweltered in their rented Edmonton townhouse, relying on air conditioning and fans to help make life bearable.With no trees for shade, and living next door to a sun-baked parking lot, even…

Keeping a romantic relationship healthy takes work — and the burden doesn’t just rest on women, according to a new University of Alberta study.When mixed-gender couples were asked about their relationships, men’s satisfaction levels were…

Two fundamental fields of study poised to revolutionize health treatments just got a major funding boost.The fields of both glycomics and metabolomics are all about better understanding the human body and all the cells and processes…

A new project aims to make science programs at the University of Alberta Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station and the Hesje Observatory more engaging for Indigenous K-12 students. The two rural science facilities already offer…

Albertans who are experiencing domestic abuse have a new online tool to find reliable help and information.The Domestic Abuse Resource Hub, the first of its kind in Canada, offers a wide range of resources including connections to…