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New research led by University of Alberta scientists could help contain the spread of the Chinese mystery snail, an invasive species whose discovery in a southern Alberta lake is as enigmatic as its name.“Chinese mystery snails have been…

Up to 45 per cent of patients with the most common inherited neuromuscular disease could benefit from a new “cocktail” drug being developed at the University of Alberta, according to research published this week in the Proceedings of the…

As a child in South Korea, Sung Eun Cho spent many weekends with her Buddhist grandparents, who brought her along to the temples they visited.The youngster found herself captivated by the ornate beauty of the buildings, richly adorned…

Ranchers who frequently rotate cattle between fields — resembling how bison once moved across Canada’s prairie — build drought resistance into Western Canada’s grasslands, according to a series of University of Alberta studies designed to…

It takes more than technical knowledge to succeed in a career in science, technology, engineering or math. It takes a network of support and skills beyond the strictly academic, said engineering professor André McDonald.Black students…

Women with obesity and endometrial cancer who lose weight in advance of surgery have fewer complications and shorter hospital stays, according to preliminary study results so promising that they are already changing the standard of…

A new online hub is bringing together scholars and students from around the world to share research, amplify voices and encourage conversations about decolonization and anti-racism in universities.“One of the things that’s really…

In an all-too familiar tense scene, a fraudulent immigration officer demands money from a Filipino immigrant intent on starting a new life in Canada. Empowered by the audience, the immigrant pushes back, refusing to comply.It’s a scene…

When a female elite athlete announces her pregnancy, she can prepare herself for a slew of congratulatory messages wishing her well — on her retirement. At least, that was a typical experience for many within a group of 20 female athletes…

If you’re being treated for cancer, don’t leave meat, fish and dairy off your plate, University of Alberta experts advise.Though it may seem healthier to avoid animal-based proteins like red meat, relying on plant-based protein alone…