Today I want to focus on a publication which came out from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute called   “The equity excellence trade-off: A study of EDI in the Canada Research Chairs programs” which appea...

OTTAWA - With tensions continuing to ratchet in the face of President Trump's unilateral trade war, Canadians are openly wondering how they will fare against the notably harmonious, disciplined, and s...

‘Unacceptable’ demands from U.S. prompted Canada to walk away from deal, Prime Minister says

Abstract Hepatic insulin resistance is a key aspect of obesity-linked metabolic dysfunction, but the molecular mechanisms are still insufficiently understood. Now, a new study shows that reactive oxyg...

SC-β and SC-MReg coaggregates have improved insulin secretion, metabolic function, and reverse hyperglycemia in diabetic mice.

Stem-cell-derived β-like-cells (SCβ-cells) provide a promising platform for diabetes modelling and cell replacement therapy, but their incomplete functional maturation remains a challenge. Here, we co...

Pancreatic islets of Langerhans are central to the pathogenesis of all major forms of diabetes. The ability to study human islets ex vivo has advanced our understanding of diabetes and aided in the de...

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Robert Munsch donates his archives to Guelph Public Library

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Why do we need urgent action to protect our data? The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...

#ForeverCanadian crew is set up by the pumpkin weighing station (near the museum) at the Smokey Lake pumpkin festival. 🎃 Come on over and sign the petition, please! 🇨🇦

Don’t believe the separatist rhetoric of a few vocal and misguided pundits

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The binding of heparan sulfate to IL-1α potentiates the inhibitory action of IL-1α on insulin release.

Coordinated responses of pancreatic beta cell networks to changes in extracellular nutrient concentrations are a well-established phenomenon with significant implications for insulin secretion. This s...

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