Genetic risk markers and misrepresentation
The Medium recently had the chance to sit down with Dr. Esteban
Parra, a molecular anthropologist and anthropology professor at the University
of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)....
Dr. Malti awarded for excellence in research
Dr. Tina Malti, a professor of
psychology at UTM, is the recipient of the 2019 Research Excellence Award for
her extensive research in developmental psychology and...
Wildlife burning in Australia fires
Australia has been engulfed by
overwhelming natural forest fires. The fires are a threat to the wildlife, the
flora, and the people of Australia. The current...
@SpottedatUTM2.0 account uncovered
Spotted
at UTM (@spottedatutm2.0) is an Instagram
confession page where unidentified UTM students can send anonymous messages
that are then posted for others to see. The account...
How do Chinese seniors perceive abuse?
Dr. Weiguo Zhang, an associate professor
of sociology at UTM, conducts research on the well-being of Chinese seniors.
Last year, he published a study about how...
Drought, rising temperatures, and plants
UTM Ph.D. student Lucas Albano is researching the ability of plants
to adapt to changing climates. He is specifically testing the white clover’s
ability to adapt...
How to effectively prepare for finals
As final exams approach, tensions rise
as students try to balance their already complex lives with studying. Knowing
the effects of stress, and especially the difference...
What is Kwanzaa and who celebrates it?
Seven candles stand on top of a Kinara,
the Kwanzaa wooden candle holder. From December 26 to January 2, one candle
will be lit each day...
Vital multiyear Arctic ice area melting
In a study published in the scientific journal Geophysical
Research Letters, Dr. Kent Moore, professor of
physics and Vice Principal of Research at the University of...
The true price of the holiday season
For an economist, Christmas spending can
be represented on a line graph. The graph is jagged, like a Christmas tree, but
always has a steep peak,...
Hypercare: Efficient care coordination
Hypercare is “a mobile and web platform
that allows clinicians to communicate with their colleagues in real time,
specifically about patient issues.” It was co-founded by...
Stem cells’ role in medicine and research
What are stem cells and what role can they play in medicine and
research? Stem cell research offers exciting possibilities in terms of
regenerative medicine. However,...