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U of M entomologist Dr. Jeffrey Marcus

Net gain: First new butterfly species identified since 2016

November 20, 2018 — 
Naming a new butterfly species from North America is very uncommon

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This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.

CTV: Canadian researchers developing ‘Trojan horse’ weapon to battle bacterial superbugs

November 16, 2018 — 
U of M researchers at the frontline of the antibiotic fight

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The 2018 Manitoba Philanthropy Awards.

Alumni and friends nearly sweep the board at Manitoba Philanthropy Awards

November 15, 2018 — 
U of M alumni and friends named in five out of the six categories

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Game Changer.

Game Changer finalists gear up for grand finale

November 14, 2018 — 
Teams selected to present their solutions to global problems on Nov. 21

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(L-R): PROFESSOR TRUST BETA IN HER LAB WITH STUDENTS YUWEI SONG AND PAMELA DRAWBRIDGE.

University of Manitoba receives 10 Canada Research Chairs

November 14, 2018 — 
New and renewed chairs will receive an investment of $9.5 million from the CRC program

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Faculty of Science News

Kyla Smith recipient of Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award

November 7, 2018 — 
Congratulations to Kyla Smith, for being selected as a recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award from the university’s Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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Faculty of Science News

Understanding the evolution of galaxies

November 6, 2018 — 
Activity of a supermassive black hole and galactic fountain phenomena may help explain why galaxies stop growing

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Elvina Mukhamedshina on duty at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.

Alumni Abroad: Sharing the story of sacrifice

November 5, 2018 — 
There are two little pieces of Canada in northern France, and every year university students are sent over to tell their story

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Herbarium Exhibit

Faculty of Science News

Dry Media IV: A Herbarium Art Exhibit

October 29, 2018 — 
Week-long exhibit in downtown Winnipeg will celebrate the diversity of plants located in the U of M Herbarium by featuring the work of a wide variety of artists

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marijuana

Unraveling cannabis’ genetic history and debunking marketing myths

October 25, 2018 — 
A Q&A with a biologist who sequenced its genome

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