Having multiple management strategies to curb clubroot is going to be more important than ever New strains of clubroot, a disease that can kill canola crops, continue to emerge in Western Canadian fields, according to a recent study by University of Alberta researchers. A sampling of more than 250 fields in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba…
Low muscle mass could lead to longer recovery time from illnesses including COVID-19 Levels of muscle mass and body fat play a pivotal role in COVID-19 prognosis and recovery, according to new University of Alberta research. In a review of several studies, the researchers found that abnormalities in body composition were prevalent in patients hospitalized…
Collaborating to produce greener aviation fuel Forge Hydrocarbons, a University of Alberta spinoff company producing renewable fuels and chemicals, is collaborating with Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to work towards a new biojet fuel production facility in the Edmonton area. A memorandum of understanding, announced during the SMART Airports & Regions Conference & Exhibition, taps into a…
New study shows filters made of chicken feathers remove 99 percent of heavy metals in water New University of Alberta research is fluttering closer to turning chicken feathers into an effective filter for water decontamination. Experiments using two chemical agents have improved how keratin from the feathers adsorbs – or sticks to – heavy metals…
Conservation of tree diversity is key to fighting climate change Keeping tree diversity intact in Canada’s many forests over the long term can help increase carbon capture and mitigate climate change, according to a new University of Alberta study. The study, published in Nature, is the first of its kind to show the sustained benefits…
Basic cooking skills and careful planning can help you eat healthy without breaking your food budget Inflation is biting into the average shopper’s food budget, but there are ways to still keep good nutrition on the table, says a University of Alberta expert. Basic cooking skills, combined with a dash of careful planning, can help…
Easy-to-use, inexpensive method maps where wildfires are likely to blaze a trail into populated areas A fast, easy method to map possible wildfire pathways into a community has been developed by the University of Alberta’s Wildfire Analytics Team. The method assesses the directional vulnerabilities a community has to wildfire. Related Stories Fort Mac wildfire smoke…
Millions of Canadians are juggling full-time jobs and unpaid support for loved ones Having a full-time job is challenging enough for most people – but add in a friend or relative who depends on you for their care, and the workload becomes much heavier and more complex. That’s the daily reality for 5.2 million Canadians…
Shown to promote reproductive health and protect against infections A probiotic developed at the University of Alberta is the first of its kind to have widespread benefits for dairy cows, and is starting to make its way into the marketplace. Immunobiologist Burim Ametaj, a professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, says…
Protecting vital wildlife could also reduce health risks for nature-loving humans Mice, voles and other rodents are small, but as carriers of disease, they can pack a mighty punch. The chronic infections they carry may not only threaten their existence as a food source for larger wildlife but also pose a health risk to humans.…
Having multiple management strategies to curb clubroot is going to be more important than ever New strains of clubroot, a disease that can kill canola crops, continue to emerge in Western Canadian fields, according to a recent study by University of Alberta researchers. A sampling of more than 250 fields in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba…
Low muscle mass could lead to longer recovery time from illnesses including COVID-19 Levels of muscle mass and body fat play a pivotal role in COVID-19 prognosis and recovery, according to new University of Alberta research. In a review of several studies, the researchers found that abnormalities in body composition were prevalent in patients hospitalized…
Collaborating to produce greener aviation fuel Forge Hydrocarbons, a University of Alberta spinoff company producing renewable fuels and chemicals, is collaborating with Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to work towards a new biojet fuel production facility in the Edmonton area. A memorandum of understanding, announced during the SMART Airports & Regions Conference & Exhibition, taps into a…
New study shows filters made of chicken feathers remove 99 percent of heavy metals in water New University of Alberta research is fluttering closer to turning chicken feathers into an effective filter for water decontamination. Experiments using two chemical agents have improved how keratin from the feathers adsorbs – or sticks to – heavy metals…
Conservation of tree diversity is key to fighting climate change Keeping tree diversity intact in Canada’s many forests over the long term can help increase carbon capture and mitigate climate change, according to a new University of Alberta study. The study, published in Nature, is the first of its kind to show the sustained benefits…
Basic cooking skills and careful planning can help you eat healthy without breaking your food budget Inflation is biting into the average shopper’s food budget, but there are ways to still keep good nutrition on the table, says a University of Alberta expert. Basic cooking skills, combined with a dash of careful planning, can help…
Easy-to-use, inexpensive method maps where wildfires are likely to blaze a trail into populated areas A fast, easy method to map possible wildfire pathways into a community has been developed by the University of Alberta’s Wildfire Analytics Team. The method assesses the directional vulnerabilities a community has to wildfire. Related Stories Fort Mac wildfire smoke…
Millions of Canadians are juggling full-time jobs and unpaid support for loved ones Having a full-time job is challenging enough for most people – but add in a friend or relative who depends on you for their care, and the workload becomes much heavier and more complex. That’s the daily reality for 5.2 million Canadians…
Shown to promote reproductive health and protect against infections A probiotic developed at the University of Alberta is the first of its kind to have widespread benefits for dairy cows, and is starting to make its way into the marketplace. Immunobiologist Burim Ametaj, a professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, says…
Protecting vital wildlife could also reduce health risks for nature-loving humans Mice, voles and other rodents are small, but as carriers of disease, they can pack a mighty punch. The chronic infections they carry may not only threaten their existence as a food source for larger wildlife but also pose a health risk to humans.…