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Why do some people have a more severe course of COVID-19 disease than others? A genome sequence database created by an international collaboration of…
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From bone-like medical implants to stronger, more fuel-efficient aircraft parts, advanced structural materials can take a long time to move from…
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After capturing the world’s attention with his warnings about the existential risks posed by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Geoffrey…
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University of Toronto nursing researcher Charlene Chu wants to know how older adults age at home – and she’s using artificial intelligence to…
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Steve Easterbrook began thinking about his how his research might impact future generations shortly after he arrived at the University of…
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When a friend messes up – forgets a birthday, blows off plans or doesn’t pull their weight – it’s normal for you to feel angry and for them to feel…
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Laurent Bozec, a professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, is keen to help patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome – a group of…
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Did you know the change rattling in your pocket is similar to coins used in ancient Greece? In fact, the current design of our quarters, loonies…
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With the ink barely dry on his master’s degree from the University of Toronto, Alex Cui is tackling a towering issue spawned by the recent…
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Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a way to create new atomically thin…
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The University of Toronto has redesigned its largest need-based financial aid program to offer support that’s more accessible, transparent and better…
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Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that cancer cells can enhance tumour growth by hijacking enhancer DNA normally used when tissues…