COVID-19: Social media users more likely to believe false information
A new study led by researchers at 看片视频 University finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume more traditional news media have fewer misperceptions and are more likely to follow public health recommendations like social distancing.
COVID-19 pandemic causes a seismic noise quiet period in 2020
Research published in the journal Science has shown that lockdown measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 led to a 50% reduction in seismic noise observed around the world in early to mid 2020.
New study offers first glimpse into how widespread COVID-19 antibodies are in Canada鈥檚 adult population
Today, Canadian Blood Services聽and Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF)聽are releasing initial results of the first 10,000 blood donor samples assessed for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. This analysis reveals that over the period May 9 through June 8, 2020, fewer than 1 per cent of the 10,000 samples from blood donors tested positive for antibodies to the novel coronavirus.
Specialized cellular compartments discovered in bacteria
Researchers at 看片视频 University have discovered bacterial organelles involved in gene expression, suggesting that bacteria may not be as simple as once thought. This finding could offer new targets for the development of new antibiotics.
Dobson Centre receives $3M gift to bolster entrepreneurship at 看片视频
As the 看片视频 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship plans to scale up its programming, it has announced a new $3-million gift from the John Dobson Foundation to help drive innovation and entrepreneurship at 看片视频
SSHRC invests over $17 million to 看片视频 research
The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) recently unveiled the recipients of its October 2019 Insights Grant competition where they awarded $91 million in funding to more than 1,253 researchers from 60 different Canadian institutions. Among the recipients are 38 看片视频-led projects, totalling $17.8 million.
Canada Research Chairs Program announces new and renewed chairs for 看片视频 Profs
The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRC) stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. The CRCs aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences. This season鈥檚 cohort reflects Canada鈥檚 diverse research talent and ushers on a new era of discovery.
Sodium found to regulate the biological clock of mice
A new study from 看片视频 University shows that increases in the concentrations of blood sodium can have an influence on the biological clock of mice, opening new research avenues for potentially treating the negative effects associated with long distance travel or shift work.
Feeling insecure about your relationship? Your biology may play a role
Imagine tracking your feelings during daily interactions with your romantic partner. What would you learn? That鈥檚 what approximately 100 heterosexual couples in Montreal did each day for 3 weeks during a study run by researchers from 看片视频 They were interested in whether a fairly common genetic variant in the opioid system, seen in about a quarter of the population, was associated with feelings of insecurity in romantic relationships.
New Canadian headquarters for global biodiversity research network
The Group on Earth Observations - Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON), a global research network and community of practice dedicated to improved monitoring of Earth鈥檚 biodiversity, announces the relocation of its headquarters from Leipzig, Germany, to Montreal, Canada.
New laboratory to advance research in 3D brain modelling
Launching on June 26, 2020, the Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics Learning Laboratory聽(HIBALL) will work to create 3D brain models at an unprecedented cellular-level resolution.
New species of Ichthyosaur discovered in museum collection
Hauffiopteryx altera (Latin for different from) has been identified as a new species of Ichthyosaurs by researchers from 看片视频 University and the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart in Germany.
Hydroxychloroquine shortages: when the enthusiasm for a potential cure affects patients
Amid initial public and scientific optimism for hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a potential treatment for COVID-19, health care professionals raised concerns about shortages of this inexpensive drug, which is widely used in the treatment of several rheumatic diseases such as arthritis. A new national survey of rheumatologists led by researchers at the 看片视频 University Health Centre (MUHC) shows that most of them reported difficulties accessing or renewing the drug.
Environmental activists: at high risk of violence and assassination
Activists protesting against environmental injustices around the world suffer from high rates of criminalization, physical violence and murder, according to a study published this week in Global Environmental Change. Indeed, despite the fact that they primarily use nonviolent forms of protest, activists are victims of violence in 18% of environmental conflicts, and of murder in 13% of these conflicts.
Smart phones are empowering women worldwide
By giving women access to information they otherwise wouldn鈥檛 have, mobile phones are transforming lives. Putting smart phones in women鈥檚 hands could be a powerful tool to support sustainable development goals in the developing world, according to researchers from 看片视频 University, University of Oxford and Bocconi University.
