A new study has identified a new function of a virus-fighting protein called APOBEC3 (A3) in the integration process of HIV in the human genome.
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Western University experts available to comment on the North American Leaders’ Summit, and political protests in Brazil
North American Leaders’ Summit Fraser Johnson Professor, Ivey School of Business, Leenders Supply Chain Management Association Chair Areas of Expertise: Supply chain management, delays within the supply chain, international trade, North American trade, purchasing and...
AI tech exaggerates biases in facial age perception more than humans
Western-led study tested a large sample of AI technologies available today and found not only did they reproduce human biases in the recognition of facial age, but they exaggerated those biases.
Western experts available to speak on the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant
The XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant of the COVID-19 virus is rapidly spreading across the U.S., while more cases are being detected in Canada. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 21 cases of the XBB.1.5 subvariant have been detected nationally as of Jan. 4....
Western experts available to explain commotio cordis following NFL player’s injury
Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills remains in critical condition, after experiencing cardiac arrest following a hit during a game Monday night. There is speculation that the impact to his chest may have triggered a cardiac episode called commotio cordis. The following...
New Western-led study shows cannabis use in adolescents linked with anxiety, memory loss
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers have shown that chronic exposure during adolescence to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis, may induce long-lasting memory impairments and increased anxiety levels.
New study recommends prioritizing diabetes care for global post-pandemic recovery
A new global study, co-authored by a Western professor, examines the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes care by drawing a parallel with the impact of natural disasters on chronic diseases and populations at risk.
New study uncovers negative effects of vaping
Researchers at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that vaping has a negative effect on a critical layer in the lungs and may harm lung function.
Western experts available to speak on the potential of nuclear fusion
Tuesday morning it was announced that scientists studying fusion energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California were able to create more energy with a nuclear fusion reaction than it took to facilitate the reaction. It is considered a major...
‘Unexpected’ space traveller defies long-held theories about origin of Solar System
Western-led team confirms meteoroid from edge of Solar System made of rock, not ice, challenging long-held beliefs about how the Solar System was formed.
Western experts available to speak on the implications of new AI technologies such as ChatGPT
A new artificial intelligence based chatbot, ChatGPT, released by OpenAI last week is turning heads for its ability to accurately mimic human prose. It also raises concerns about the ethics of AI and the implications for its potential use. Western has the following...
Western University experts available to discuss final data release from 2021 Census
On Nov. 30, Statistics Canada will release the final data report from the 2021 Census. Wednesday’s release will focus on education in Canada, the changing labour force, and instruction in French. The following experts are available to discuss the findings: Michael...