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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
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Tadpoles undergo surprising number of vision changes when becoming frogs
Tadpoles see well underwater, but what happens when they become frogs and live primarily on land? Researchers at York University and several other institutions, curious about the answer, found the eye
June 22, 2022 | 4:22 pm
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Are older generations of Quebecers less trusting than younger ones?
A new study by York University researchers finds the Quiet Revolution in Quebec had a strong influence on how trusting Quebecers are of each other.
June 22, 2022 | 3:30 pm
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York U and Town of Aurora ink five-year pledge to build a better future together
On Monday, June 20, Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas was joined by York University President Rhonda Lenton at a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing at Aurora Town Hall. The event was a celebration of a l
June 21, 2022 | 9:44 am
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York researchers receive more than $16 million in SSHRC funding
TORONTO, June 16, 2022 — The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, federal minister of innovation, science and industry, today announced more than $175 million in Social Sciences &
June 16, 2022 | 12:33 pm
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Two international students graduating amid pandemic are available to share their unique stories
Meet Syeda Fatima Abbas Rizvi, 19, and mature student Sabina Goranova – two women who started their post-secondary education in person before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged and had to complete their pr
June 15, 2022 | 12:00 pm