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Can research gleaned from a hibernating snail save a human heart?

The breakthrough led to a new drug, which could revolutionize heart attack survival, human longevity, and deep-space exploration. Researchers: the discovery ‘caught us by surprise.’

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U of A, Edmonton Public Library set to pen new chapter in century-old alliance

A new agreement will further meld the university's academic might with the library's deep community roots to tackle real-world challenges.

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Keeping moms in the game: U of A expert helps FIFA develop guide for pregnant and post-partum players

New step-by-step decision guide aims to empower athletes to stay on the pitch safely

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Current clearcutting practices threaten some boreal forest biodiversity, new study warns

New University of Alberta-led research found some species fail to recover even 100 years after clearcutting

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Gitane De Silva tapped to lead the Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy

Alberta’s former deputy minister for international and intergovernmental relations will provide the leadership needed to make the school a prominent centre for dialogue, research and civic engagement.

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