Multiple sclerosis vaccine shows promising results
An MS vaccine touts notable results, as it appears to delay the onset of the disease and reduce the severity of symptoms in mice.
Tag: Study & Research
Research suggests that food sharing may come with drawbacks in disguise
A new study co-authored by York researchers probes the potential negative impacts of sharing-sized meals.
The science behind habits
The power of habits cannot be overstated. According to Charles Duhigg, habits have three components: the cue, the routine, and the reward.
York collaborates with WHO research on antimicrobial resistance
November 18 marked the one-year anniversary of York’s Global Strategy Lab collaborating with the World Health Organization to establish it as the Collaborating Centre on Global Governance of Antimicrobial Resistance.
York research finds that warm winter temperatures increase drowning rates
Warming weather and climate change are affecting Canadians’ safety on the ice.
Indisputable link found between gut bacteria and Alzheimer’s
The bacteria in your gut may be having a direct impact on your brain as new studies show a link between gut bacteria and neurological conditions.
Professor Eric Hessels receives medal for lifetime achievement in physics
Dr. Hessels, who has been a leader in the field of physics for over 30 years, has found the most precise measurement of the proton ever recorded.
The science behind dreaming
What exactly happens when we power down for the night and experience the phenomenon of dreaming?
York professor featured in TVO documentary about unique feral cat issue
‘Running Wild’ explores the feral cat crisis in Cornwall, Ontario, as well as its impact on the environment as a whole.
CBC documentary explores childhood development amid increased screen use
Dan Riskin explores how brain development is being impacted by screen time, while Professor Kate Tilleczek points to the issue of how screens are affecting education.