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Spider mite genome sequence establishes tools to tackle pest resistance
March 6, 2012
Western biology professor Miodrag Grbic and an international research team have exploited this genomic resource to identify both the mode of action of a major mite pesticide, as well as how mites have evolved resistance to the pesticide in field populations.
Western University researchers breakthrough with minimally conscious state patients
February 29, 2012
Researchers from Western University have utilized their own game-changing technology – previously developed for use with patients in a vegetative state – to assess a more prevalent group of brain-injured patients, those in the minimally conscious state (MCS).
Cardiac MRI shown to improve diagnosis in patients withlife-threatening arrhythmias
February 16, 2012
New research from Western University has demonstrated the benefits of performing Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in cases where patients have been resuscitated after Sudden Cardiac Death or enter hospital suffering from ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat rhythm).
Students at Western University develop a novel way to teach interdisciplinary care
February 16, 2012
A unique board game developed by a group of students at Western University will help bridge gaps between various health disciplines to better educate students about their roles in interdisciplinary health teams.
Prem Watsa to receive honorary degree from Western University
February 16, 2012
Prem Watsa, known as the Warren Buffet of the North, will receive an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), as Western University celebrates its annual Richard Ivey School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA)/Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) convocation on Wednesday, April 4.
Western launches new mental health resource website
February 10, 2012
In an effort to assist students experiencing distress and better prepare faculty and staff encountering those feeling overwhelmed, Western has launched a new website, Mental Health @ Western.
Exploring space, reimagining Red Hiding Hood and understanding language without words
February 8, 2012
The following stories from The University of Western Ontario may be Of Interest.
Western professor explores possible “safe andeffective” anti-cancer therapy
February 2, 2012
New findings discovered by an international research team, which includes a professor from Western University, may lead to a safe and effective anti-cancer therapy.
UofT and Western sign agreement with Access Copyright
January 30, 2012
The University of Toronto and Western University today announced that they have each reached an agreement with Access Copyright to allow their communities to reproduce copyright-protected materials in both print and digital formats.
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