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Researchers develop novel way to prevent waterborne infectious diseases at refugee settlements
Waterborne illness is one of the leading causes of infectious disease outbreaks in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) settlements, but a team led by York University has developed a new tec
September 6, 2022 | 2:01 pm
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Whose satisfaction is more important in a mixed-gender romantic relationship?
Changes in your relationship satisfaction today are linked to how satisfied you will feel down the road, says York University Psychology Professor Amy Muise, who recently co-authored a study examining
August 29, 2022 | 11:59 am
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Twitter shows lower-to-middle income countries have higher unemployment post pandemic
Lower-to-middle-income countries still struggle with high unemployment rates after COVID-19 lockdowns and economic restrictions, unlike higher-income countries such as Canada, finds a new study led by
August 24, 2022 | 2:00 pm
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Toronto greenspaces create structural and systemic barriers for racialized residents
Racialized residents could face structural and systemic barriers to accessing, using and navigating Toronto’s greenspaces, say the authors of a new report led by York University
August 9, 2022 | 3:05 pm
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York University officially opens newest YSpace location in northern York Region
Hub supports entrepreneurship, economic growth in Georgina and East Gwillimbury TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2022 — In partnership with the Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury, York University is ple
August 5, 2022 | 1:00 pm
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York U-led study reveals ‘spiteful’ behaviour in bacteria
A fascinating fact was discovered by a York University-led research team that explored bacteria’s quorum-sensing trait, a sophisticated form of co-operation, using which bacteria can regulate gene exp
July 28, 2022 | 2:02 pm
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York U-led study finds those who detransition avoid medical help
Study draws attention to insufficient clinical care and support for those who discontinue or seek to reverse prior gender-affirming interventions
July 25, 2022 | 1:56 pm
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Lakes in hot water, climate change creating a cauldron of issues
As intense heatwaves grip the UK, Spain, France and Portugal, at times exceeding temperatures 40C, as well as parts of North America, lakes are feeling the heat from climate change...
July 18, 2022 | 3:05 pm
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Study finds rate of immune/autoimmune adverse events after COVID-19 vaccine low
As fear of vaccine related adverse events is one of the main reasons for vaccine hesitancy, the authors of a new study published today in Frontiers in Immunology reviewed recent medical literature to
July 4, 2022 | 8:00 am
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York's 2022 Schulich Leaders share passion for entrepreneurship
Incoming students at Lassonde School of Engineering and Faculty of Science both found ways to flourish during COVID-19 pandemic. TORONTO, June 29, 2022 — With the help of the Schulich Leader Scholarsh
June 23, 2022 | 1:00 pm