A need for community drove Jennifer Geddes-McAlister to found a network for mothers in science. Here’s what she learnt.

When Terry Van Raay’s team set out to deprive developing zebrafish of their normal symbiotic bacteria, he wasn’t sure what they would find. As it turns out, these microorganisms are hugely important to normal brain cell development, or neurogenesis. READ MORE HERE

Immunization & Flu Shot Clinics, University of Guelph

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U of G scientists have made a discovery that could reduce the spread of tumours by hindering a protein that binds cancer cells together and allows them to invade tissues. READ MORE HERE

Using custom-made “mini-brains” in the lab, a University of Guelph scientist aims to help thwart deadly, hard-to-treat brain tumours.  READ MORE HERE

Many of us know that cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder characterized by enduring and debilitating lung infections. What may be less well-known is that the main pathogen involved in these lung infections is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria capable of causing significant morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis.

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Looking to stem global biodiversity loss, European scientists have launched a new research alliance to use DNA barcoding and related technologies developed at the University of Guelph. READ MORE

Learning the truth about the effects of colonization and the residential school system and engaging in reconciliation is a shared responsibility.  As a place of higher learning, we have an obligation to educate on this tragic reality of Canada’s history and to work toward addressing the ongoing colonial legacy of residential schools.