Professors Jalal Ahmed from engineering and Anthony Bain from human kinetics are leading a team developing a wearable sensor to measure breathing during sleep.
Animal development hinges on where and when different genes are expressed. Brian DeVeale is delving deep into the genome to dissect roles that molecules called MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play in gene expression.
Humans have more than 1,000 distinct miRNAs. At least two dozen mammalian miRNAs are essential for viable development, and mutation or excess production of many others disrupt development.
Kristel Thomassin will lead a colloquium Thursday on applying emotion science to therapy for youth.
Kinesiology professors Cheri McGowan, Kevin Milne, and Paula van Wyk are conducting research on isometric handgrip training as a treatment for high blood pressure.
Music education professor Christine Vanderkooy has recorded an album of piano works by composer Franz Schubert.
Research into wearable electronics got a boost with a grant to purchase a system that can turn metals into vapours for application to a variety of surfaces.
Engineering professor Arezoo Emadi has received a federal Discovery grant to fund her research project “A new approach in extending the boundaries of autonomous early detection using a novel micromachined resonator.”
Building Blocks for Better Babies is a service offered through the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program in Windsor and Essex County that provides support and health education for expectant moms experiencing social and financial challenges.
Building Blocks for Better Babies provides expectant moms enduring hardship with a comforting measure of peace of mind.
Author Deborah Dundas will discuss her book “On Class” for the Humanities Research Group on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Author Deborah Dundas will discuss her book “On Class” for the Humanities Research Group on Thursday, Sept. 21.
A reception last week celebrated research grants awarded by the WE-Spark Health Institute’s Igniting Discovery program.
A reception last week celebrated research grants awarded by the WE-Spark Health Institute’s Igniting Discovery program.
