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University of Toronto researchers have identified a gene that determines whether the body will adapt to changing seasons. The gene, a…
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A new U of T study has found that children taking part in physical activity should ingest at least five grams of protein after exercise to…
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Poorer cognitive skills are the main reason some seniors fall prey to scams, new research from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)…
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University of Toronto post-doctoral researcher Terri Peters admires the sunlit graduate studio space on the third floor of the just-renovated One…
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If Silicon Valley is where big minds fixate on small problems – a better way to hail a taxi or swap photos on your smartphone – then the University of…
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A team of public health students at U of T developed a four-pronged strategy to reduce stigmatization of mental illness and special needs in Liberia…
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As Toronto continues to grow, so does its carbon footprint. Enter the Toronto Sustainability Summit. As part of U of T's commitment to taking…
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Scientists in the world’s largest autism genomics project recently identified 18 new genes that increase risk for the condition. Some of the genes…
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U of T's Citizen Lab reports that the Chinese government blocked discussion of its actions on social media while it was arresting, torturing and…
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Professor Kelly Metcalfe, of U of T’s Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, is leading the charge against hereditary breast and ovarian…
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Imagine if you could play a part in Toronto’s suburban growth with the roll of the dice. That’s what Michael Piper, architect and assistant…
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Whether it’s losing a job or dealing with an illness, negative life events can lead people to adopt more extreme political views, according to a new U…