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Face masks not only help protect wearers from virus transmission — they can also help ease the workload on the lungs during exercise in both dry and cold conditions, a U of A study shows. (Photo: Getty Images)

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness

Wearing a mask while exercising indoors improves lung function

Masks not only help protect wearers from virus transmission, but improve the exercise experience in both dry and cold conditions, study shows.

February 05, 2025
By Michael Brown

To help raise awareness of a severe immune deficiency called “bubble boy disease,” music professor Michael Frishkopf, known for his innovative use of machine learning in sound therapy, composed a piece of music based on an Edmonton boy’s genetic marker for the disease. (Photo: Supplied)

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

U of A professor turns genetic marker for ‘bubble boy disease’ into music

Innovative mix of technology and music aims to raise awareness of the condition and a groundbreaking treatment.

February 04, 2025
By Geoff McMaster

Health law expert Timothy Caulfield, who examines the current “infodemic” of junk science and misinformation in his latest non-fiction bestseller, says the book’s popularity is a sign people are hungry to understand and resist the current flood of misinformation in the world — especially on social media. (Photo: Curtis Trent)

Society and Culture, Science and Technology

Dogged by deception

In his latest bestseller, misinformation fighter Timothy Caulfield examines the current “infodemic” of junk science.

February 03, 2025
By Geoff McMaster

Skilled immigrants working below their qualifications in precarious work environments face significant mental health challenges, including a loss of skills and professional identity, a new study shows. (Photo: Getty Images)

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research

Study reveals mental health toll of underemployment among skilled immigrants

Researchers highlight the need to address personal and professional challenges overqualified immigrants face in precarious work environments.

January 30, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research, Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020