It’s being called the ‘post-antibiotic’ era, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The decreasing effectiveness of antibiotics caused by overuse has led to the proliferation of drug-resistant bacteria spread through human travel and po …
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Meet the innovators creating affordable tech for low-resource communities
Frugal Biomedical Innovations grants support research that saves, transforms lives worldwide
$5.1 million donation boosts open hardware approach to motor neuroscience
Azrieli Foundation support to enable Canada-wide use of electrodes co-developed by Western researcher
New study finds exercise, cognitive training combo boosts mental sharpness in seniors
Western and Lawson study also finds Vitamin D supplements do not enhance cognition in seniors with mild impairment
Grant recipients addressing critical gaps in health care
Western researchers receive nearly $5M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits
Western researchers also find impact of prenatal cannabis exposure on cognition and memory differs by sex
Collaboration is key for Frugal Biomedical Innovations program
New technology developed for fraction of cost without compromising quality
Study finds food insecurity link affects children’s mental health
Western researchers estimate more than one million Canadian children face uncertain access to adequate food
Pioneering program exposes high school students to STEM education
Students from diverse backgrounds mentored by faculty members in immersive experience
Western researchers discover molecule with promise to enhance vaccine efficacy
Findings have significant implications for strengthening the global response to current and future viral threats
Western study finds potential in nerve block treatment for smell distortions
Stellate ganglion block found effective in treating post-COVID parosmia
New insights lead to a better understanding of long COVID
Western researchers find unique blood plasma protein patterns in patients with prolonged fatigue, brain fog
Afghan scholar faces Taliban threats in pursuit of freedom
Dr. Nasar Ahmad Shayan and his family fled Afghanistan, found new home at Western