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Science and Technology, Research

Researchers aim to create new strains of wheat with built-in resistance to its biggest insect threat

There’s only one genetic defence to protect crops from wheat midge — but researchers are looking to change that.

July 05, 2022
By Adrianna MacPherson

Health And Wellness, Research

Pharmacists could bridge a health-care gap by offering more sexual health services

Additional training and a co-ordinated approach could reduce barriers for people seeking support, study suggests.

July 04, 2022
By Adrianna MacPherson

Society and Culture

Four critical things to know about critical race theory

Why an academic theory that dates back to the 1970s has become a political lightning rod today.

June 29, 2022
By Geoff McMaster

Health And Wellness, Research

U of A researchers with the Edmonton Stroke Program contribute to major advance in treatment of stroke

Study shows a heart attack drug can become the standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

June 29, 2022
By Michael Brown

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