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Antibiotic resistance found in First Nation drinking water

May 30, 2016 — 
University of Manitoba microbiologists have identified a new threat to household water in First Nation communities

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Better Testing for Pulmonary Disease Using Microfluidic Chips

May 25, 2016 — 
Scientists from the U of M have patented a all-on-chip solution for testing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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National Geographic: Arctic Foxes ‘Grow’ Their Own Gardens

May 24, 2016 — 
Greater plant diversity gives herbivores a spot to forage during short summers

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Visiting high schoolers learn professors are polite, science is cool, and an open mind leads to discovery

May 17, 2016 — 
Q&A with two students who came to campus for the Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program

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Science Rendezvous promotional photographs at the University of Manitoba

A date with science

May 2, 2016 — 
Science Rendezvous explores wonders with the community on May 7

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New research provides further insight into the sexual rituals of peacocks

April 29, 2016 — 
Researchers have discovered that it’s not the length of a peacocks tail feathers that matter, but how they use them

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Mark Torchia and Richard Tyc

Made-in-Manitoba brain laser wins a Governor General’s Innovation Award

April 28, 2016 — 
Alumni who created revolutionary medical device have won another prestigious award

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International Student Intern to Research Effectiveness of ‘Healing’ Plants

April 19, 2016 — 
Divya Lairikyengbam of India will share her knowledge of her local plants as used for medicinal purposes with Dr. John Sorensen, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry

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CBC: Winnipeg student heading to national science competition for 2nd year

April 19, 2016 — 
Student worked with Prof. Mark Belmonte

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David Barber, Rh Award

Seven surprising results from shrinking sea ice and other research excellence

April 7, 2016 — 
Recognizing outstanding research accomplishments

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