Dr. Rachel Toles, a prominent clinical and forensic psychologist, invited us into the psychology of those who commit heinous acts, explaining what might drive ordinary individuals toward extraordinary darkness.
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Targeting mitochondrial dynamics—the ways that mitochondria alter their structure within cells—could be crucial in stopping the development of cancer, according to research by Dr. Julie St-Pierre and her colleagues.
These bio-innovators are growing Ozempic in plants. This group of individuals in synthetic biology isn’t just playing around in the lab; rather, they are changing the way we approach medicine, research, and even space exploration.
In a groundbreaking study spanning over two decades, a research team led by U of O faculty has reconstructed the history of the Thule people — the ancestors of modern-day Inuit people — and revised the timeline of human occupation of the Arctic.
On April 8, residents of south-eastern Canada and much of the United States will have the opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse.
To quote Patrik Svensson, a fellow eel enthusiast, “it was as though the eel[s] were refusing to let anyone else control its creation. As though its existence was its own business.”
“Sleep deprivation already changes something even before you realize that,” said U of O Professor Zhou Fang.
Rising from the club graveyard, revitalised and full of life is the U of O club known as iGEM. In 2019, the club achieved a gold medal at a rather prestigious international competition. Eager to get back to their former glory, the Fulcrum sat down with senior team members of iGEM uOttawa to discuss in more detail.
The Fulcrum spoke with U of O psychology professor Joseph De Koninck from the Brain and Mind Research Institute, to better understand the role dreams play and how we can better comprehend their meaning.
Yale University is offering a free course called the science of well-being taught by professor of psychology Laurie Santos, host of a well-known podcast The Happiness Lab.
Stargazing can be one of the most fulfilling hobbies around, however, it can be difficult to know which places are best.
“We all love science. Let’s not be separate anymore,” said Bioconnect club co-vice president Jessie Pearce.
our centuries long study of the cosmos… has left us humbled yet exhilarated
“I want to see a future where Indigenous students feel like they are welcome and are an integral part of our research programmes. I want to see Indigenous students feeling that they have an equal chance to succeed in their degree, I want to see Indigenous students getting meaningful careers, ” said PhD student Connor Bourgonje.
“Conventional panels have historically been deployed for the last 30 years. However, recently there has been more and more interest in bifacial technologies due to its gaining traction in the market. ” said U of O researcher Erin Tonita.
Although there are valid reasons to believe our gut has an influence on our mood because it’s at the centre of our physiology, nervous system, and hormones, a word of caution might be needed.
Ever wondered what’s going on inside the mind of a biomech student? You’re in luck!
A study led by U of O professor Odette Laneuville (PhD) suggests that astronauts have a weakened immune system while in the extreme conditions of space.
Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier announced the awarding of a $109 million grant for the University of Ottawa’s new Brain-Heart Interconnectome research project, one of the largest awarded grants in the University’s history.
“No phrase, no matter how convenient, should be allowed to distract us from the complexity of the behaviour that it denotes,” says Author Mark Blumberg
Let’s get this out of the way quickly – it’s likely you’re not studying as effectively as you could be according to science
Dr. Clifford Cassidy a professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of Ottawa in addition to being a member at the Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research. He’s interested in neuroimaging methods to understand brain mechanisms of psychopathology, which broadly refers to the study of mental disorders.
The Fulcrum sat down with Dr. Cassidy to discuss his 2022 study recently published in neuropharmacology in more detail.
The industry is looking to expand whale detection capability outwards, Hodul is in the process of developing the system for detecting whales and then the policymakers are going to use the tool to be able to reroute ships and fishing gear.
To better understand the effects nanoplastics and other contaminants like flame retardants may exhibit on either the environment or the living organisms that inhabit it, the fulcrum spoke with U of O professor Jan Mennigen
They’re invisible to our naked eyes and are birthed in the bellies of demons (humans, cows and pigs mainly) and require hellish conditions to thrive (environments free of oxygen). What could they be? Methanogens of course!
