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UCalgary scientist says research could be used for conservation and herd management Strong social networking plays an important role in human relationships. New research on female red deer shows that those bonds are also crucial for their reproductive success and survival. The study, which looked at more than 40 years of data for free-ranging adult female red deer on the Isle of Rum in Scotland, was recently published in Royal Society Open Science .

Data reveals widespread practice in 26 southern countries, calls attention to hazardous-chemical exposure Burning plastic to cook food, heat homes and dispose of trash is more common than many people realize, according to a recent international study led by University of Calgary researchers. The study, among the first of its kind and published in Nature Communications , surveyed more than 1,000 people who work closely with lowand middle-income communities in 26 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Researchers used strontium isotope mapping to identify these long-distance trades A University of Calgary archaeologist has found evidence that the Classic Period Maya were trading live dogs over long distances between the northern Yucatan peninsula and central Chiapas regions. Dr. Elizabeth Paris , PhD, an associate professor of Anthropology and Archaeology in the Faculty of Arts , studied the bones and enamel of deer and dogs found in the Maya archaeological sites of Moxviquil and Tenam Puente in highland Chiapas, Mexico.

Findings indicate vitamin B3 looks promising to help rearm a compromised immune system Edward (Ed) Waldner had no idea why he didn't feel well, but he knew he didn't feel like himself. At 55 years of age, he felt exhausted all the time. It didn't seem to matter how hard he had worked that day. He wondered if he had sleep apnea.

UCalgary-led study reveals a genetic factor behind who may and may not benefit from opioids prescribed for pain Findings from international and cross-faculty collaboration provide insight on responses, including why some people may be at higher risk of dependency A University of Calgary-led international research team has identified a genetic factor that may explain why people respond so differently to opioid pain medications, and why some individuals face greater risk of side-effects including dependency.

Two new studies reveal structural complexity in the galaxy For centuries, astronomers have been observing celestial bodies and trying to understand the mysteries of the night sky. Dr. Jo-Anne Brown , PhD'02, wants to map an invisible force of the Milky Way galaxy: its magnetic field. "Without a magnetic field, the galaxy would collapse in on itself due to gravity," says Brown, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary.

UCalgary's Healthy City Lab develops "route complexity metric" to track subtle changes in older adults' everyday navigation behind the wheel As drivers steering our way through each day, we make hundreds of tiny navigational decisions.

Discovery could lead to advances in quantum science, laser, optical switch and modulator technology A group of University of Calgary quantum scientists have discovered a unique property of diamond that was once thought impossible. Dr. Sigurd Flågan, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the Quantum Nanophotonics Lab , and team work in the field of nonlinear optics, which studies how intense light interacts with matter when the material's response is not directly proportional to the light's intensity.

UCalgary-led international study finds new insulin delivery technology supports healthier pregnancies An international study co-led by University of Calgary researchers has found new insulin delivery technology helps control glucose levels during pregnancy for those with Type 1 diabetes, which is crucial to the health of women and their newborns.

For decades, scientists believed that once sperm were ejaculated they could no longer synthesize new proteins - in other words, they became "silent." A new study from the University of Calgary, published in (Nature Portfolio) , challenges that long-held belief. The research provides evidence that sperm retain the molecular machinery needed to regulate protein synthesis - even after leaving the testes.

There is a growing population of aging Albertans. That's likely not a surprise to most. What might be is the trickle-down effect the growing population of older people, and an increasing number of people with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and mental health disorders is having on doctor's offices.

Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands collaborate on life-changing research and innovation Getting out of bed in the morning without the risk of passing out is a game-changer for 32-year-old Cody Krebs.

Researchers at the University of Calgary studying a lethal lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis have found neurons, which were known to help detect pain, are also critical for reducing harmful lung inflammation that leads to the disease. Pulmonary fibrosis, also called lung scarring, is uncommon but it's hard to treat and most people die within five years of diagnosis.

Like bees to honey, a Schulich School of Engineering research team is quickly finding its way to developing a powerful new sensor for tiny amounts of airborne chemicals. And they are doing it with inspiration from Mother Nature. The team's nanoscale technology detects molecules in the air by mimicking how insects and animals track scents, down to just 100 parts per billion (ppb), far more sensitive than the human nose, which typically only detects scents at parts per million (ppm).

A study by University of Calgary researchers shows all living things emit an ultraweak photon emission - or eerie glow - that seems to vanish as soon as we die. The paper was published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry in April. It went viral within weeks of its publication and has now had more than 200 news stories written about its findings.

Paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur, named Khankhuuluu, which is the closest-known ancestor to the gigantic tyrannosaurs. The finding by an international team of researchers - led by Jared Voris and Darla Zelenitsky, PhD, in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary - has been published in the journal Nature .

UCalgary research team discovers novel method for transforming limestone into a bacteria-killing nanoparticle Researchers at the University of Calgary have teamed up with an Alberta-based company to turn limestone into a long-lasting antimicrobial agent, a discovery that could help to cut the spread of harmful bacteria and fungi in food and health-care settings.

A team of University of Calgary researchers is calling it a game-changer for understanding gut health. It has been working on improving 3D models of the human intestine to create more-realistic experiments and tests to help diagnose and treat gastrointestinal issues. Using patient-derived organoids, which are akin to mini-guts, enabled the team to more accurately replicate the internal environment of an intestine on a new gut-on-a-chip platform.

It happens to the best of us: a week goes by and you haven't found time to get to the gym. Is there any point in making it up on the weekend? A University of Calgary kinesiology researcher offers a resounding - yes! A proof-of-concept study recently dug into how physical activity impacts and benefits your health.

UCalgary researchers investigate transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat aphasia caused by stroke Lucy Mulloor woke up one morning and realized something was terribly wrong. The 45-year-old single-mom could hear her two daughters in the kitchen but couldn't call out to them. She'd lost the ability to talk and to move the right side of her body.