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Nutrition
Research shows that what we eat affects much more than our weight; nutrition can also influence our immune system, our response to stress, and even the health of our unborn children.
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Stem-cell research
The media regularly carry stories about the tremendous potential of stem cells. Meet a researcher who wants to help understand how these versatile cells work.
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Best practices in surgery
Dr. Elijah Dixon is developing a method to define what "best" means when it comes to surgical procedures.
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Huntington's disease
Fifteen years after the discovery of the gene that causes HUntington's we still don't have a clear understanding of this incredibly complex disease.
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In Every Issue
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Voices from the community
Dr. John Willinsky makes the case for open access to research publications
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At the ForeFront
An Alberta biotech firm takes on biofilms, the culprits behind most human bacterial infections.
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Cool tools
Take a look at some of the equipment used by AHFMR researchers.
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Researchers in the making
Brenda Leung studies the link between nutrition and depression in pregnant women and new mothers.
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Following Up
Check in with a researcher who consults the public on controversial policy issues.
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