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Stroke and heart attack survivor health outcomes improved by dogs

Two studies have been investigating the role dogs play in the health of heart attack and stroke survivors. Because dog ownership had previously been linked with increased physical activity and social interaction, which a...

October 18, 2019
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Unnecessary genes switched off in cetaceans

Cetaceans, such as dolphins and whales, have been on an interesting evolutionary journey. Their ancient ancestors evolved to leave the sea and become land dwelling, and then evolved to return to the sea. During this jour...

October 17, 2019
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Bacteria has genetically modified crops

Agrobacterium is a microbe that infects plants, inserting its DNA into the plant. Scientists have been using this ability of the bacterium to genetically engineer plants, but it turns out the bacteria have been doing it ...

October 16, 2019
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Notice of Upcoming Funding Opportunity

2020 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomic Solutions for Natural Resources and the Environment   Ottawa, ON --  Genome Canada is pleased to advise the research community of an upcomi...

October 15, 2019

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