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Tag: g – Research News

For pieces about novel discoveries in the research world.

The genetic AND POSTAL lottery: A review of sleep inequality

Shedding light on sleep inequality, an unknown concept, as one of the leading causes of poor health and wellness.

a - Biology & Genetics, g - Research News, sleep

Mini brains in petri dishes

Neuroscientists are engineering “cerebral organoids” using pluripotent stem cells to mimic human brain development, potentially aiding in the study of neurodevelopmental disorders and brain tumors.

a - Biology & Genetics, g - Research News, hiPSC, neuroscience, organoids, philosophy, science, stem cells

Genetics: The key to humanity’s past and future health

Understanding our ancestors’ genetic makeup to help us understand how our immune systems work today.

covid-19, DNA, g - Research News, genetics, genomics, immune system, plague

HeLa cells – The story behind the first immortal cells

by Louise Durand, Contributing Writer Most people in science have heard of HeLa cells at least once. They are the … More

g - Research News, hela cells, henrietta lacks, informed consent, louise durand

What’s worth curing? An investigation into the allocation of research funding

by Julia Hukowich, Contributing Writer It’s obvious that we would be nowhere in modern medicine without spending billions of dollars … More

breast cancer, funding, g - Research News, HIV/AIDS, julia hukowich, medicine, research funding
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Making new brain cells to fight cell death in Alzheimer’s Disease

by Alina He Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and affects an estimated 50 million worldwide … More

Alzheimer's disease, g - Research News, neuroscience

Wine and cheese tips for the socially awkward

  Pretty much every department at McGill hosts at least one wine and cheese night. These events are a great … More

g - Research News, networking, professor, wine and cheese

Summer Opportunities 101

Are you looking for a summer internship or job? Searching and applying for your first work experience is no easy … More

application, g - Research News, international, international internship, internship, interview, job, summer, visa

From fly sex to lizard saliva: Why we must fund all scientific research

It is vital that we recognize the value of pushing the frontiers of knowledge, even in the most unlikely of … More

exenatide, fly sex, funding, g - Research News, golden goose award, grants, jon eng, lizard saliva, proxmire

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