Science

New findings released on the genetic basis of autism

Results from Phase 2 of the Autism Genome Project are a huge step toward developing targeted genetic treatment for autism spectrum disorders

From bench to bedside

U of T researchers discover correlation between protein marker Ep-ICD and the severity of thyroid cancer

Keep it personal

Storing DNA records without consent raises privacy concerns in B.C.

Original squid

U of T researchers uncover 500-million-year old squid ancestor

A splice of DNA, a piece of cake

U of T genetics researchers create computer algorithm to unravel the mystery of human genetic complexity

The death of a star

Scientists confounded by the strange behaviour of supernova SN2005E

When food gets political

Café Scientifique talk addresses the social and economical issues behind what we eat

U of T celebrates the memory of Boris Stoicheff

The late Prof. Stoicheff was among Canada’s top researchers in spectroscopy

Quantum leaf

U of T researchers uncover the quantum mechanics present in photosynthesis

Nobelmen: neuroscientists discover cerebral hemisphere brain functions

Science Top 10

Ever wonder what all those graduate students and professors do outside the classroom? By the looks of it, they’re actually busy at work. U of T isn’t called a research university for nothing. While not an exhaustive list, JASMIN BHAWRA presents our Top 10 notable science breakthroughs and prizes at U of T from the past year.

U of T researchers discover protein key to stem cell development

Treating major trauma

New drug may extend survival time following severe blood loss

Science in brief

Third-hand smoke, better memory through cellphone use, and more

Explain my brain: Stress