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Research, Science and Technology, Business

Researchers brewing up better ways to turn plant waste into ethanol

Biorefining process also creates high-value cellulose nanocrystals with several industrial applications.

May 05, 2021
By Bev Betkowski

Business, Science and Technology, Research

New research chair will collaborate with beef producers to bring research into practice

As the BCRC-Hays Chair in Beef Production Systems, Gleise M. Silva will play a key role in building a more sustainable and competitive industry.

May 04, 2021
By Anna Holtby

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

U of A researchers successfully use 3-D ‘bioprinting’ to create nose cartilage

Technological leap offers a simpler, safer way to provide cartilage for surgeries.

May 04, 2021
By Ross Neitz

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Researchers hope AI can help diagnose depression more accurately

Project taps into big data to determine the factors involved and develop a screening tool.

April 22, 2021
By Keri Sweetman

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