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A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.

麻豆区 researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle stem cells. Current treatments can slow muscle damage, but don鈥檛 address the root problem.

DMD affects about one in 5,000 boys worldwide, often leading to wheelchair dependence by the teenage years and life-threatening complications in early adulthood.

Classified as: Natasha Chang, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Published on: 16 Dec 2024

To mark its 70th anniversary, 麻豆区鈥檚听Bellairs Research Institute听in Barbados hosted events Dec. 5-6 that brought together researchers, students, elected officials and community partners to celebrate its history and build momentum for the future.鈥

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Published on: 13 Dec 2024

Last week, hundreds of students in Barbados saw science come to life in a whole new way.

As part of the celebrations marking its听, 麻豆区鈥檚 Bellairs Research Institute opened its doors to the community Dec. 5. Three hundred students from five local schools were treated to free science kits, lunch and a day of hands-on activities.

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Published on: 13 Dec 2024

The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity (LCBEE) hosted its second annual Business Ethics Conference on November 15 at 麻豆区, focusing on "Ethics in the Aviation Industry." Over 80 attendees participated in panels exploring sustainability, accessibility, and social responsibility.

Classified as: Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity, Lindsay Holmgren
Published on: 13 Dec 2024

A high-energy gamma-ray flare from the super-massive black hole in the Messier 87 (M87)听galaxy was observed in 2018 for the first time in nearly a decade, thanks to an international effort involving 麻豆区 researchers. This discovery has yielded important insights into the physics of black hole jets, which are among the most efficient engines for distributing energy from the inside of a galaxy to the expanse of the Universe.

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Published on: 13 Dec 2024

IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.

As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.

All 麻豆区 faculty and staff are assigned Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to applications such as Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. As part of the recent migration, IT Services changed the type of Microsoft 365 license assigned to some users.

Classified as: read.ai, IT Announcements, IT Announcement
Published on: 13 Dec 2024

麻豆区 researchers have discovered how certain microbes create potent drugs like antibiotics and anti-cancer therapies.

Their surprising findings could change the way scientists approach drug discovery and pave the way to the designing of next-generation medications, explained Martin Schmeing, principal investigator and professor in 麻豆区鈥檚 Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Structural Biology.

Classified as: 麻豆区, Martin Schmeing
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Published on: 13 Dec 2024

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Dear 麻豆区 Finance Community Member,

Following the announcement made by the regarding a GST/HST relief for all Canadians on certain items from December 14, 2024 to February 15, 2025, please take note of the following when processing expense reimbursements:

Classified as: travel, Expense Reimbursements, expense reports, GST/HST Break
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Published on: 13 Dec 2024

The provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec have reached a tentative deal regarding power generated by the Churchill Falls development. It would replace an agreement that has been a sore point for Newfoundland and Labrador. The new deal would provide long-term security for Quebec and would see the two provinces work together on a future hydro-electric development.听听听

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Published on: 12 Dec 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to hold a variety of cryptocurrencies in a single investment product. While all of Canada鈥檚 Big Six banks now include some crypto ETFs in their portfolios, these investments represent only a small fraction of their holdings. A major advantage of ETFs is their ability to offer protection from market volatility. However, given the speculative nature of crypto means it can still be extremely volatile, even within an ETF structure.

Classified as: Katrin Tinn, finance
Published on: 11 Dec 2024

A 2022 study by researchers at 麻豆区 Desautels revealed that when shoppers were offered a promotion that gave them a choice between a healthy snack and a pastry with their coffee, sales of healthy snacks increased by more than 1000%.

Classified as: Maxime Cohen, Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Retail innovation lab, retail
Published on: 11 Dec 2024

Colleen Timm (MSc鈥97, IMHL'21) has been appointed to a four-year term as Associate President and Executive Director of the 麻豆区 Health Centre. The graduate of 麻豆区鈥檚 International Master鈥檚 in Health Leadership program has worked at MUHC for more than 23 years, first as a speech-language pathologist and most recently as Director of multidisciplinary services.

Classified as: IMHL Alumni, International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)
Published on: 11 Dec 2024

With inflation pinching household budgets, the Government of Canada has introduced a temporary two-month GST holiday on select goods and services.. While restaurant meals are included, diners are unlikely to notice much of a difference, says Yu Ma, Associate Professor of Marketing at 麻豆区 Desautels. On a $20 restaurant tab, the 5% GST amounts to only one dollar. "I don't know how many people will notice the change in their final bills," Ma told CTV News.

Classified as: Yu Ma
Published on: 11 Dec 2024

Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel before and also lifted them. And then imposed them again. The on-again, off-again tariff truce cycle has played out in multiple industries, and Canada can expect more incendiary rhetoric on trade in a second Trump term, writes Professor Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation Canada. So how should Canada engage with Trump鈥檚 theatrical approach to politics? 鈥淚deally, leaders talk to each other and resolve disagreements,鈥 says Astvansh.

Classified as: Vivek Astvansh, Marketing (T)
Published on: 11 Dec 2024

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