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North American Surgical Robotics Summer School
August 16, 2012
The North American Surgical Robotics Summer School is taking place this week at CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics).
Canada needs (international) talent
August 14, 2012
The 122-page report, commissioned by the government in 2011, titled International Education, a Key Driver of Canada’s Future Prosperity, outlines a vision for Canada to successfully attract top talent from around the world to study, conduct research and increase collaboration between Canadian and international academic institutions.
Egg yolk consumption almost as bad as smoking when it comes to atherosclerosis
August 13, 2012
Newly published research led by Dr. David Spence of Western University shows that eating egg yolks accelerates atherosclerosis in a manner similar to smoking cigarettes.
Western researchers explore secret origin of déjà vu
August 10, 2012
Most people have been in a situation that suddenly feels strangely familiar, while also realizing that they have never been in that specific place before. These experiences are called ‘déjà vu’ and the phenomenon has inspired countless books, songs and movies.
Back to the Future: Students digitize archeological artifacts in 3-D
August 9, 2012
What’s (really) old is new again. Thanks to cutting-edge equipment and techniques, researchers and the public alike will soon have access to an ever-expanding database of virtual, 3-D archeological artifacts that tell the story of southern Ontario.
Research identifies a promising new therapeutic target for aggressive breast cancer
August 1, 2012
Scientists at Western University have identified a new therapeutic target for advanced breast cancer which has shown tremendous promise in mouse models.
Western researchers link Martian surface “oddities” with subsurfacewater and impact craters
July 26, 2012
Researchers from Western University have discovered further evidence linking subsurface volatiles, such as water or ice, to previously recognized (but thought to be rare) pits, which commonly arise on the floors of Martian impact craters.
Olympic experts from Western University available for media commentary
July 23, 2012
As the world anticipates the start of London 2012 Summer Olympics this weekend, experts from Western University’s International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) are available to media for commentary.
A “Kit” for increasing insulin production
July 17, 2012
Scientists from Western University and the Children’s Health Research Institute, an Institute within the Lawson Health Research Institute, have identified the critical role of a receptor called c-Kit in the development and function of insulin-producing beta cells, making it an exciting therapeutic target for the management of diabetes.
London’s premier research celebration to feature actor Alec Baldwin
July 9, 2012
Western University is pleased to announce that this year’s Leaders in Innovation Dinner will focus on spinal cord research, and feature award-winning actor, author and spinal cord research advocate Alec Baldwin.
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