Faculty of Science News Archive
Faculty of Science News
CBC Manitoba: PowerSchool paid hackers a fee to delete stolen data: Manitoba school board memo
January 13, 2025 —
80 per cent of school divisions in Manitoba have been impacted by the data breach, says the province
January 13, 2025 —
80 per cent of school divisions in Manitoba have been impacted by the data breach, says the province
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Volunteer with Science Rendezvous 2025
January 10, 2025 —
Science Rendezvous 2025 volunteer applications are now open!
January 10, 2025 —
Science Rendezvous 2025 volunteer applications are now open!
Supporting Open Dialogue and Academic Freedom
January 8, 2025 —
Update from President Benarroch on public statements
January 8, 2025 —
Update from President Benarroch on public statements
Research and International News
The Conversation: Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse
December 18, 2024 —
Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds to the grandkids from their accounts? You aren’t alone.
December 18, 2024 —
Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds to the grandkids from their accounts? You aren’t alone.
Faculty of Science News
Opening of the new observatory – Media coverage
December 18, 2024 —
Opening of the new observatory - Media coverage
December 18, 2024 —
Opening of the new observatory - Media coverage
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That’s a wrap – 2024 at the Faculty of Science
December 16, 2024 —
Welcome to our 2024 journey of innovation and discovery at the Faculty of Science. This was yet another year where we made transformative progress in expanding the frontiers of knowledge, enhancing student experience and fostering an inclusive community. Join us as we take a look back at the highlights of 2024.
December 16, 2024 —
Welcome to our 2024 journey of innovation and discovery at the Faculty of Science. This was yet another year where we made transformative progress in expanding the frontiers of knowledge, enhancing student experience and fostering an inclusive community. Join us as we take a look back at the highlights of 2024.
UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024
December 16, 2024 —
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.
December 16, 2024 —
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.
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UM Scientists’ recent discovery opens up possibilities for developing a new antibiotic through AI
December 11, 2024 —
Dr. ASM Zisanur Rahman, Julieta Novomisky Nechcoff, and Dr. Silvia T. Cardona have recently published their article, "Rationally designed pooled CRISPRi-seq uncovers an inhibitor of bacterial peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase" in Cell Reports. In this study, the team created a collection of bacterial mutants to help them understand how a new type of antimicrobial molecule, discovered with their artificial intelligence tools, stops bacteria from growing. Their research has now identified a unique combination of a compound and its bacterial target, opening up exciting possibilities for developing a new antibiotic. In this interview, we talk with Cardona, a professor and associate head graduate in the Department of Microbiology and an expert in antibiotic discovery to provide a deeper understanding of her research and recent work.
December 11, 2024 —
Dr. ASM Zisanur Rahman, Julieta Novomisky Nechcoff, and Dr. Silvia T. Cardona have recently published their article, "Rationally designed pooled CRISPRi-seq uncovers an inhibitor of bacterial peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase" in Cell Reports. In this study, the team created a collection of bacterial mutants to help them understand how a new type of antimicrobial molecule, discovered with their artificial intelligence tools, stops bacteria from growing. Their research has now identified a unique combination of a compound and its bacterial target, opening up exciting possibilities for developing a new antibiotic. In this interview, we talk with Cardona, a professor and associate head graduate in the Department of Microbiology and an expert in antibiotic discovery to provide a deeper understanding of her research and recent work.
Research and International News
Eight UM researchers featured on global highly cited list
December 9, 2024 —
Eight UM researchers have been selected for their exceptional research performance and impact as demonstrated by multiple highly cited papers in 2024.
December 9, 2024 —
Eight UM researchers have been selected for their exceptional research performance and impact as demonstrated by multiple highly cited papers in 2024.
Faculty of Science News
Thought compostable PLA plastics was the solution to sustainability? Think again!
December 9, 2024 —
Although sustainability seems to be the new trend, plastic pollution still remains a great threat to the environment and human health. Turns out those compostable coffee cups and food containers are rarely degraded even in standard composting conditions. The UM Prairie iGEM team strives to solve this problem and received the gold medal for the best new basic part award in the 2024 Grand Jamboree - the world expo of synthetic biology!
December 9, 2024 —
Although sustainability seems to be the new trend, plastic pollution still remains a great threat to the environment and human health. Turns out those compostable coffee cups and food containers are rarely degraded even in standard composting conditions. The UM Prairie iGEM team strives to solve this problem and received the gold medal for the best new basic part award in the 2024 Grand Jamboree - the world expo of synthetic biology!