Research and International News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Breastmilk microbiome linked to method of feeding
February 15, 2019 —
New research from the CHILD Cohort Study has shed some light on this question by highlighting the importance of the infant’s mouth as a source of breastmilk bacteria.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Restructuring molecules, improving health
February 13, 2019 —
Researcher increases drug effectiveness through flow chemistry
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Come cheer on the 2019 3MT challengers
February 11, 2019 —
Everyone is invited to come out and watch challengers compete in the heats
Faculty of Education
Granting advice
February 8, 2019 —
Research adviser Dr. Erik Magnusson has two words of advice for anyone applying for a grant: Start early.
Can we prevent PTSD?
February 8, 2019 —
A new U of M study will test if meditation can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
The Conversation: For the love of technology! Sex robots and virtual reality
February 8, 2019 —
'It is fascinating to study how people use technology in their relationships'
The Conversation: Tax breaks could soften the blow of a national pharmacare plan
February 6, 2019 —
'Perhaps the fairest thing would be to grant tax breaks or exemptions for those working in affected businesses or industries (not simply the healthy and wealthy)'
The Conversation: Out of the closet: Easing the backlash against same-sex couples in advertising
February 6, 2019 —
Gay-vague advertisements have proven popular with the LGBTQ community members while avoiding backlash from straight consumers. However, as society has become more accepting, mainstream brands started featuring same-sex couples in their advertisements
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Shouldering the load
February 5, 2019 —
Next instalment of the research seminar explores shoulder biomechanics as a way to inform design and ergonomic solutions. Join us Feb. 11.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Study reduces racial inequities in breastfeeding rates
February 5, 2019 —
Lessons learned from a study that reduced racial inequities in breastfeeding rates in the southern United States can be applied in Canada, according to a U of M researcher