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Searching the Past to Understand Malaria’s Future
Malaria could make a climate-change-fuelled Canadian comeback. Centuries-old mosquitoes housed in museums could help bolster our defences. Get the full story Searching the Past to Understand Malaria’s Future
Route determining steps
‘Frozen smoke’ sensors can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices
I love the fact that ‘frozen smoke’ is another term for aerogel (which has multiple alternative terms) and the latest work on this interesting material is from the University of Cambridge (UK) according to a February 9, 2023 news item on ScienceDaily, Researchers have developed a sensor made from ‘frozen smoke’ that uses artificial intelligence...
Travel story: Internship to improve risk management of Lyme disease for outdoor workers
By Erica Fellin, a PhD student at McGill University In April 2023, I was lucky enough to participate in a three-week internship at the Centre d’enseignement et de recherche en foresterie (CERFO) to develop my statistical modelling skills. CERFO is a College Center for Technology Transfer (CCTT) that offers environmental research services, knowledge transfer, and...
Precision Pays Off in the Fight Against Cancer
By exploring the cellular responses to different therapies, researchers are paving the way for new approaches tailored to specific cancer types. Get the full story Precision Pays Off in the Fight Against Cancer
Assembloids to model sensory neurological pathways
Diagram courtesy of Dr. Sergiu Paşca, Stanford University In current organoid technologies, human pluripotent stem cells are guided to differentiate into 3D structures that resemble the corresponding human in-vivo organ, which allows researchers the opportunity to study the organ’s specific cells and function. However, organoids are limited by their inability to mimic circuits or interactions...
Neuromodulation-Curious? May 11, 2024 free event in Vancouver (Canada) hosted by Canadian Neuromodulation Society and the International Neuromodulation Society (INS)
Before leaping into the event details, I’ve got some information about neuromodulation for anyone who’s not familiar with the term, there are two bits (not mutually exclusive). First, there’s this Wikipedia Neuromodulation essay, which focuses on the physiological process of neuromodulation. Second, there are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), specifically, What is neuromodulation?...
Unpredictable
Spring has Sprung
This week I’m sharing some photos from my garden and Butchart’s Gardens as spring starts to emerge. The cherry blossoms are ubiquitous at this time of year, and the spring sunlight is still a bit watery and doesn’t quite overcome the slight chill on the breeze. But the flowers are beautiful and a welcome sight...