Posts Tagged: Robarts
Scientists use ‘molecular-Lego’ to take CRISPR gene-editing tool to the next level
December 12, 2016
A team of researchers at Western University is playing with molecular-Lego by adding an engineered enzyme to the revolutionary new…
Western University’s ‘See the Line’ aims to shift the culture around concussion in sport
August 10, 2016
It was the belief that she could shake it off and get back in the game that ended 17-year-old Rowan…
Printing the way to better health care for people living with arthritis
February 17, 2016
One Western University researcher is using the only 3-D metal printer in Canada to revolutionize the face of health care….
New Western study suggests arthroscopic knee surgery not cost-effective compared to other ‘non-operative’ treatments
January 20, 2016
It’s been nearly a decade since Western University researchers reported that arthroscopic knee surgery provides no additional benefit compared to…
Western University experts available to discuss Alzheimer’s disease research during Alzheimer’s awareness month
January 20, 2016
Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are at the forefront of research into Alzheimer’s disease. In…
Western University experts available to discuss concussions
December 11, 2015
On December 10, the Rowan’s Law Advisory Committee Act (Rowan’s Law), Bill 149, moved one step closer to becoming law…
Martin Short to tour cancer imaging facilities at Robarts Research Institute
November 10, 2015
Celebrated Canadian actor Martin Short has won fans and accolades in television, film and theatre since his breakout season on…
New rapid-test for E. coli 0157 may prevent contaminated food from reaching grocery store shelves
November 10, 2015
Scientists at Western University have developed new technology that has the potential to drastically improve food safety. Dr. Michael Rieder…
New study shows touch works independently of vision in object identification
October 7, 2015
A study published by The Journal of Neuroscience challenges the more traditional scientific belief that using touch to recognize objects…
Carotid stenosis is not a ‘ticking time bomb’ according to Western researcher
September 21, 2015
Western University’s Dr. David Spence and a team of researchers have determined that preventing occlusion (blockage) of a carotid artery…
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