Image generated by DALL-E, AI image generator In last week’s post, “The role and impact of IP rights on innovation and investment in RM,” I discussed the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights in regenerative medicine (RM), highlighting how they drive innovation and secure competitive advantages. The discussion covered various aspects, such as the role...

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There are new guidelines for advertisers and any organization that uses images of dogs in public communications. Here’s the infographic that explains them.The Welsh Corgi is one of the breeds that often has an extreme conformation, meaning care should be taken if choosing this breed to use in advertising, according to the new guidelines. Photo:...

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Intellectual property (IP) rights in regenerative medicine (RM) are crucial for sparking innovation and staying ahead in a competitive market. Protecting inventions through patents and other IP rights encourages investment by giving inventors exclusive market rights. This also ensures that new advancements are eventually disseminated widely. Patents grant an exclusive monopoly for a set period...

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Love your pets and love to read about animals? This upcoming book festival is for you!By Zazie Todd PhDNothing is better than relaxing on the couch with your dog or cat and reading a book by one of your favourite authors. Except maybe listening to your favourite author talk about that book…Well you and your...

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Portrait of cancer patient. Image source: vecteezy.com Cancer remains the second leading cause of death worldwide. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates about 247,100 new cancer cases and 88,100 cancer deaths in Canada in 2024. Ten million deaths worldwide have been estimated to have been caused by cancer in 2020. This number is expected to be over...

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Why it's so important to prepare your dog ahead of the baby's arrival, and what you can do to help your dog cope with the impending changes in routine etc.By Zazie Todd PhDWatch the latest episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app, or...

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As June comes to an end, so does Pride Month in Canada. In 12 years of blogging for Signals, I realize I have never covered the topic of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and Pride, although I have written about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and featured EngiQueers, founded at McMaster University. In the...

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My next book will be out in a few months. Check out this beautiful cover!By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you I am so excited to share the cover of my next book with you! Bark! The Science of Helping Your...

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