Faculty of Science research News Archive

July 25, 2024 — 
The Laboratory for Bioanalytics and Electrochemical Sensing at the University of Manitoba has developed a novel approach to detect an incurable disease in young infants in a non-invasive, inexpensive and efficient manner.

July 18, 2024 — 
It all started when John Sorensen, a chemistry professor, and his research team discovered an enzyme with an interesting reaction, a difficult step in the organic synthesis laboratory. The reaction normally requires multiple steps and many reagents without the same yields. But with the enzyme, it could be done in a single step in great condition. The discovery then sparked conversations about commercialization among the research team and how it could be put somewhere on a store shelf.

July 10, 2024 — 
How a Manitoba beach got E.coli

July 9, 2024 — 
Manitoba farm paves way for AI in agriculture

July 5, 2024 — 
Learn more about Steve Whyard, associate dean (research) in the Department of Science, professor of Biological Sciences, and his efforts to control pests, such as mosquitoes, through RNA technology.

July 4, 2024 — 
Khajehpour is an associate professor in the department of chemistry who is not only an established and accomplished researcher but also an advocate for engaging students and faculty in creating a community for biophysical research in Canada. One his contributions cited in the award is his 

July 4, 2024 — 
If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth

July 3, 2024 — 
Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population

July 2, 2024 — 
The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice

June 30, 2024 — 
The Aliens from A Quiet Place: Day One Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal