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“Together, these studies chart a progression from detecting established tumours to identifying the earliest systemic signals of cancer development – supporting a future in which minimally invasive blood tests could complement existing screening and

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The innovative study identifies a key protein that genetically controls mitochondrial architecture, potentially unlocking new insights into cellular energy production and disease progression. www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/... #CdnPSE @uottawa.ca

uottawa.cauOttawa scientists uncover the molecular pillars that shape our cells’ powerpacks | University of OttawaMitochondria are the tiny powerpacks that supply most of the energy our cells need. Their ability to generate this energy relies on a distinctive architecture: two membranes, one tucked inside the…
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Des scientifiques de l’Université d’Ottawa découvrent les piliers moléculaires qui structurent les centrales énergétiques de nos cellules.

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Cette étude novatrice révèle une protéine clé qui contrôle génétiquement l’architecture mitochondriale, ce qui pourrait apporter un nouvel éclairage sur la production d’énergie cellulaire et l’évolution de certaines maladies. www.uottawa.ca/fr/toutes-no... #EPSCdn @uottawa.ca

uottawa.caDes scientifiques de l’Université d’Ottawa découvrent les piliers moléculaires qui structurent les centrales énergétiques de nos cellules | Université d'OttawaLes mitochondries sont de minuscules centrales énergétiques qui fournissent la majeure partie de l’énergie dont nos cellules ont besoin. Leur capacité à produire cette énergie repose sur une…
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Ces chercheuses et chercheurs d’exception feront progresser les connaissances, favoriseront des découvertes de rupture et formeront la prochaine génération de talents afin de renforcer la résilience et la prospérité futures du Canada.

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These exceptional researchers will advance knowledge, drive breakthrough discoveries, and develop the next generation of talent to strengthen Canada’s future resilience and prosperity.

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Sea cucumber-inspired gel could help heal damaged tissue in humans. Waterloo researchers develop a new material that supports tissue regeneration, with promising results in preclinical studies. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/s... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

uwaterloo.caSea cucumber-inspired gel could help heal damaged tissue in humans | Waterloo News | University of WaterlooThis is a press release about Waterloo researchers developing a new material that supports tissue regeneration, with promising results in preclinical studies.
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The gas around Milky Way's central black hole is rich in metals, study finds. Research advances understanding of the processes that fuel our galaxy’s supermassive black hole. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... #CdnPSE

mcgill.caThe gas around Milky Way's central black hole is rich in metals, study findsThe gas orbiting Sagittarius A (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, is rich in metals, researchers at McGill University’s Trottier Space Institute have found.…
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Un gaz riche en métaux entoure le trou noir de la Voie lactée. Une étude permet de mieux comprendre les processus qui alimentent le trou noir supermassif de notre galaxie. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/... #EPSCdn

mcgill.caUn gaz riche en métaux entoure le trou noir de la Voie lactéeLe gaz en orbite autour de Sagittarius  A*  (Sgr A*), le trou noir supermassif situé au centre de la Voie lactée, est riche en métaux, constate une équipe de recherche de l’Institut spatial Trottier…
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Une algue microscopique livre de nouveaux indices sur l'adaptation à la vie en milieux extrêmes. Une étude révèle les mécanismes qui permettent à cette microalgue de croître dans des lacs parmi les plus salés et alcalins de la planète. nouvelles.ulaval.ca/2026/10/19/u... #EPSCdn @ulaval.ca

nouvelles.ulaval.caUne algue microscopique livre de nouveaux indices sur l'adaptation à la vie en milieux extrêmesUne étude révèle les mécanismes qui permettent à cette microalgue de croître dans des lacs parmi les plus salés et alcalins de la planète
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What makes us human? A first atlas of functional DNA changes offers new clues. “Human and chimpanzee genomes are more than 98 per cent identical, but until now we had no way to know which genetic differences had meaningful biological effects.” www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... #CdnPSE

mcgill.caWhat makes us human? A first atlas of functional DNA changes offers new cluesA new genetic atlas is helping scientists trace the DNA changes that transformed a shared primate ancestor into modern humans. For the first time, researchers can systematically test which genetic…
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Qu’est-ce qui fait de nous des êtres humains? Un premier atlas des modifications fonctionnelles de l’ADN apporte de nouveaux éléments de réponse.

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« Le génome humain et celui du chimpanzé sont identiques à plus de 98 %, mais, jusqu’à présent, nous n’avions aucun moyen de déterminer quelles différences génétiques avaient des effets biologiques significatifs. » www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/... #EPSCdn

mcgill.caQu’est-ce qui fait de nous des êtres humains? Un premier atlas des modifications fonctionnelles de l’ADN apporte de nouveaux éléments de réponseUn nouvel atlas génétique permet aux scientifiques de retracer les modifications de l’ADN qui ont contribué à l’émergence de l’humain moderne à partir d’un ancêtre commun aux primates. Pour la…
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Beyond Arctic PASSION: Jackie Dawson helps connect data, AI and Indigenous Knowledge. “We’re trying to revolutionize how local and Indigenous knowledge can be integrated into highly technical AI models, making them more relevant and useful.” www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/... #CdnPSE @uottawa.ca

uottawa.caBeyond Arctic PASSION: Jackie Dawson helps connect data, AI and Indigenous Knowledge | University of OttawaStarting this September, University of Ottawa geography professor Jackie Dawson will help connect these sources through Beyond Arctic PASSION, an international research initiative designed to build a…
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« Nous essayons de révolutionner la façon d’intégrer les savoirs locaux et autochtones à des modèles d’IA très spécialisés pour en tirer des renseignements plus pertinents et exploitables. » www.uottawa.ca/fr/toutes-no... #EPSCdn @uottawa.ca

uottawa.caBeyond Arctic PASSION : Jackie Dawson réunit données, IA et savoir autochtone | Université d'OttawaÀ compter de septembre, Jackie Dawson, professeure de géographie à l’Université d’Ottawa, réunira toutes ces sources dans le cadre de Beyond Arctic PASSION, une initiative de recherche internationale…
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Last week, Dalhousie University hosted a defence academic showcase as part of U15 Canada’s event series, Securing Canada’s Future. From ocean technologies and AI to space systems and Arctic monitoring, Canada’s leading research universities are supporting Canada's sovereignty and resilience.

dal.caMeeting the moment: From oceans to space, Dal research supports Canada's sovereign futureAs national priorities evolve, Dal researchers, students and partners are contributing expertise, innovation and talent to challenges spanning the ocean, Arctic and beyond.
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Tri-Filler: UCalgary researchers develop new antimicrobial agent to make every-day surfaces safer. Breakthrough nanostructures outperform a common antibacterial compound by 230 times, paving the way for long-term self-sanitizing surfaces in high-traffic areas. www.ucalgary.ca/news/tri-fil...

ucalgary.caTri-Filler: UCalgary researchers develop new antimicrobial agent to make every-day surfaces saferBreakthrough nanostructures outperform a common antibacterial compound by 230 times, paving the way for long-term self-sanitizing surfaces in high-traffic areas
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Prédire l'insuffisance rénale aiguë grâce à des biomarqueurs urinaires. Une équipe de recherche a repéré un signal précoce qui permettrait d'identifier les patients à risque plusieurs heures avant les méthodes diagnostiques actuelles. nouvelles.ulaval.ca/2026/10/08/p... #EPSCdn @ulaval.ca

nouvelles.ulaval.caPrédire l'insuffisance rénale aiguë grâce à des biomarqueurs urinairesUne équipe de recherche a repéré un signal précoce qui permettrait d'identifier les patients à risque plusieurs heures avant les méthodes diagnostiques actuelles
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ICYMI: University of Calgary President Ed McCauley joined The Hub to discuss how Canada’s research universities can help strengthen the country’s economic sovereignty at a critical moment. Listen to the full conversation: thehub.ca/podcast/vide...

thehub.ca‘Engines of progress’: Can Canadian universities protect our economic sovereignty?Sean Speer speaks with Edward McCauley, president of the University of Calgary, about balancing Canada’s economic sovereignty with global research collaboration. McCauley discusses how universities…
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Physicists identify ‘octupolar’ magnetism, with implications for quantum technologies. The findings offer a new tool for uncovering and manipulating previously inaccessible forms of magnetism. www.utoronto.ca/news/physici... #CdnPSE @utoronto.ca

utoronto.caPhysicists identify ‘octupolar’ magnetism, with implications for quantum technologiesMost magnets – like those on a fridge door or in a compass – have two poles: north and south, or positive and negative, in a familiar arrangement called a “dipole.” But researchers are increasingly un...
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Congratulations to Anne Carson on winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Canada’s leading research universities are proud of this extraordinary recognition of Canadian talent on the world stage. www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...

theglobeandmail.comCanada’s Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for ‘her bold and inventive oeuvre’The 76-year-old modernist poet, translator, classics scholar and Member of the Order of Canada is the third Canadian to be awarded the prize given to a living writer
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How are leading research universities strengthening our economic sovereignty? In conversation with The Hub, Ed McCauley, President of the University of Calgary, reflects on the role of U15 universities in translating talent and innovation into economic impact. Listen here: buff.ly/Ou6M9ey

thehub.ca‘Engines of progress’: Can Canadian universities protect our economic sovereignty?Sean Speer speaks with Edward McCauley, president of the University of Calgary, about balancing Canada’s economic sovereignty with global research collaboration. McCauley discusses how universities…
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“Camelina is an ancient crop, but there is a lot of interest in it now to develop it as a modern crop. However, it has very low genetic diversity, and we wanted to increase that.” news.usask.ca/articles/res... #CdnPSE @usask.ca

news.usask.caGIFS research unlocks new camelina genome insights, creating new opportunities for producers and industry - NewsNew research from scientists with the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) could help move camelina closer…
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McMaster scientists develop tech to reproduce rare medicinal molecules. The novel technology efficiently produces lab-created copies of some of nature’s most sought-after molecules, a discovery that could accelerate broad drug development efforts. news.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-sci... #CdnPSE

news.mcmaster.caMcMaster scientists develop tech to reproduce rare medicinal moleculesDiscover McMaster's revolutionary technology for drug discovery, allowing the mass production of rare molecules crucial for new medicine development.
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Canada is strengthening economic relationships with trusted partners, including Japan, and leading research universities are stepping up at this crucial moment. Building on deep research ties with Japan, U15 Canada led a delegation of university leaders to the 2026 STS Forum in Kyoto.

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The visit coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Canada–Japan Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Technology. In meetings with our partners at RU11 Japan, we agreed to pursue more formal engagement between leading research universities in both countries.

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Through science diplomacy, leading research universities are strengthening economic resilience and advancing the technological capabilities Canada and Japan will need in a more uncertain world.

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Applying recent discoveries in the field of subsurface fluid mineral deposits, Reiners’ new UM research program will develop environmentally sustainable answers to Manitoba’s critical economic, energy, and national security needs.

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Reiners will build on longstanding collaborations between governments, First Nations, corporations and communities to drive technological advancement in geoscience for Canada’s future and global leadership.

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The CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of the glow of hydrogen from when the universe was about five billion years old, paving the way for new studies of cosmic expansion and dark energy. news.ubc.ca/2026/09/cana... #CdnPSE (2/2)

news.ubc.caCanadian telescope directly maps earliest glow of hydrogen, opening a new window on the universe - UBC NewsThe CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of the glow of hydrogen from when the universe was about five billion years old, paving the way for new studies of cosmic expansion and…
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Canada’s leading research universities have recruited world-class talent through an ambitious new research chairs initiative. Ethan Zuckerman, a prominent media scholar, has been named the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in the Digital Public Sphere at McGill University. buff.ly/tTZebpL

mcgill.caEthan Zuckerman named McGill University’s inaugural Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in the Digital Public SphereEthan Zuckerman, a prominent media scholar, has been named the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in the Digital Public Sphere at McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy. Coming…
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Coming from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and recognized by Foreign Policy magazine as a top global thinker, his research contributes to evidence-based digital policy, transparent AI governance, and platform accountability.

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Low-cost 3D-printed filter removes up to 90 per cent of microplastics from water. The new customizable filter design could be adapted for household and industrial water treatment. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/l... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

uwaterloo.caLow-cost 3D-printed filter removes up to 90 per cent of microplastics from water | Waterloo News | University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo engineers have developed a low-cost, customizable 3D-printed filter that removes up to 90 per cent of microplastics from water.