Phase I trial of brain cancer vaccine shows promise
A brain cancer vaccine exhibits strong results in its first test phase conducted on humans.
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Caffeine may be decreasing gray matter in the brain, study suggests
We sat down with Dr. Dale Stevens to help us break down the findings of this study and what it means for avid coffee drinkers.
York University Robotics Society’s upcoming projects
York University Robotics Society (YURS) sheds some light on robotics as a whole and explains their vision, including hopes to send their next rover to Mars.
The benefits of language learning
There are many methods and tools available to aid in language learning — a task with many social and cognitive benefits, as well as its own set of obstacles.
York librarian Marcia Salmon creates digital guide to pandemics
Marcia Salmon, a York librarian, creates a site for reliable pandemic research links.
How effective is online therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Studies have revealed that online therapy can actually be just as effective, if not more effective and convenient than therapy face-to-face.
New lifeforms found deep beneath Antarctic ice
Scientists have discovered mysterious new lifeforms similar to sponges in a supposedly inhabitable environment in Antarctica.
York researchers find that shorter lockdowns could be better for COVID-19 case counts
A new model developed by York researchers shows better planned lockdowns are more considerate towards the social needs of people.
York researchers investigate ways to improve cancer treatment
York researchers collaborate with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to identify chemoresistance predictors for patients with ovarian cancer.
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.