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Leading expert from Western University available to comment on political protests in America
June 2, 2020A leading expert on American politics from Western University says President Trump and former Vice President Biden demonstrated starkly different reactions to ongoing political protests across the United States in…
Global study shows COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery are at increased risk of postoperative mortality
May 29, 2020Patients with COVID-19 who undergo surgery are at increased risk of postoperative mortality and pulmonary complications, a new global study published in The Lancet reveals. Western University Associate Professor Janet Martin is…
Provincial funding enables coronavirus research in London, Ontario
May 26, 2020Three studies investigating a range of important COVID-19 questions led by teams from Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are among an initial 15 projects funded through the Government…
Expert available to comment on the ethics of human challenge studies for COVID-19
May 22, 2020In his nearly 25 years of studying research ethics, Western University Professor Dr. Charles Weijer says this is the most difficult ethical question he’s ever encountered. As part of The…
Fruit fly gene study critical first step in understanding complex human mating rituals
May 21, 2020A new study from Western University identifies a specific gene in fruit flies that drives female mate acceptance and rejection – a vital discovery for understanding how all species, including…
COVID-19 disruption will likely lead to 28 million surgeries being cancelled worldwide
May 14, 2020More than 28 million elective surgeries across the globe could be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reveals. Western University Associate Professor Janet Martin is…
New natural approach to strengthening soil against disaster developed at Western
May 14, 2020Western University’s Abouzar Sadrekarimi doesn’t want you to feel the Earth move beneath your feet so he’s leading research that helps strengthen it. By adding urea and calcium to the…
C-Dem releases largest ever data collection of a Canadian federal election
May 8, 2020The Consortium on Electoral Democracy (C-Dem) — co-led by Western University’s Laura Stephenson — has released the 2019 Canadian Election Study (CES). The data collection includes more than 40,000 surveys,…
Western University and General Dynamics join forces for medical face shield initiative
May 6, 2020Based on an initiative, concept and design by Western University, General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is now producing approximately 500 medical face shields per day to support Canada’s fight against COVID-19….
Insect experts available to discuss ‘murder hornets’ and potential Canadian impact
May 4, 2020Asian giant hornets – AKA ‘murder hornets’ – are the latest damaging invasive insects discovered in North America. Not unlike emerald ash borer, spotted wing drosophila, Asian long-horned beetle and…
International study finds consensual nonmonogamy can be ‘healthy’ relationship option
April 30, 2020A new international study has found no evidence that consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) impacts life satisfaction or relationship quality with the primary partners in a romantically involved couple. On the contrary,…
London researchers join global initiative to study loss of smell in COVID-19 patients
April 24, 2020As part of an initiative called the Global Consortium for Chemosensory Research (GCCR), scientists at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are studying the sudden loss of smell in…
Dinosaur tooth chemistry provides new understanding of ancient ecosystems
April 23, 2020An international team of scientists, including Fred Longstaffe from Western University, has revealed new insights into the inner workings of ancient dinosaur communities. Seventy-five-million years ago, North America was divided…
Expert available to comment on COVID-19 in older adults
April 22, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, data is showing that while illness and mortality occur across the lifespan, the death rate increases significantly for those over 65 years of age. Dr….
