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Health And Wellness, Research

Infections from respiratory viruses follow a predictable seasonal pattern, researchers find

Viral infections peak in January and bottom out in June, with worse seasons every second year — an ebb and flow that could help the health-care system plan ahead.

October 27, 2021
By Bev Betkowski

Health And Wellness, Research

Patients with rectal cancer who exercise while receiving radiation therapy more likely to have tumours disappear, study suggests

Exercise may be an essential part of treating cancer rather than just supporting care, says U of A researcher.

October 26, 2021
By Michael Brown

Society and Culture

International politics expert to shed light on ‘new world disorder’

Andy Knight will use the opportunity as a Fulbright scholar at Yale to delve into “messy” transition as multiple nations jockey for power.

October 22, 2021
By Geoff McMaster

Health And Wellness, Research

U of A team uncovers new compounds to slow SARS-CoV-2 replication mechanism

Novel protease inhibitors show promise for developing safer, more effective COVID-19 treatments.

October 21, 2021
By Gillian Rutherford

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology , Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research , Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research , Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020

Infections from respiratory viruses follow a predictable seasonal pattern, researchers find

Patients with rectal cancer who exercise while receiving radiation therapy more likely to have tumours disappear, study suggests

International politics expert to shed light on ‘new world disorder’

U of A team uncovers new compounds to slow SARS-CoV-2 replication mechanism

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Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize