Research Stories
How Lizards May Help Pave the Way for Wound Healing
Everyone gets hurt once in a while. Cuts, scrapes, painful falls -- these all leave telltale scars on our bodies. But what if we were able to heal our wounds completely so not even a scar remained? That’s what scientist Matthew Vickaryous, Ph.D., a researcher at Ontario Veterinary…
Necrotizing Fasciitis: What is it? Should You be Scared and What Should We Do About It?
When was the last time you had a scratch, cut, burn or bug bite? It’s hard to remember such trivial things, isn’t it? On the other hand, picture this: a hand like a zombie’s, with some parts swollen and rotten. That image is a lot harder to forget,…
Scientists Deep Dive into Depression Treatments
Major depressive disorder is a widespread mental illness. The National Institute for Mental Health reports an estimated 7.1% of Americans have experienced at least one major depressive episode. To better understand this malady, research on a commonly found aquarium species, zebrafish (Danio rerio), is now taking place to…
When It Comes to Treating Psoriasis, Venom May Fill the Void
When you think about celebrities, psoriasis - a disease with both physical and mental repercussions - is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. Psoriasis affects more than 125 million people worldwide, including stars like Kim Kardashian and Art Garfunkel. Because it’s so common, one would…
Plants May Be a Game-Changer When It Comes to Our Understanding of Human Anesthesia
If you’ve ever undergone surgery, you may have been placed under anesthesia. An anesthesiologist inserts an IV in your arm or you breathe gas through a mask. As a result, patients are able to sleep peacefully and avoid pain and stress during a surgical procedure. But that’s not…
Nanoparticles: Navigating a Microscopic Universe
Small things can have large impacts. One prime example is the nanoparticle, an ultra fine particle of matter about 500 times thinner than a strand of human hair.
Can Our Pets Be the Answer to Our Problems?
Cancer is one of the biggest problems in our world today. Around 38% of adults will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, but humans are not the only ones affected by this disease.
Investigating the Health Risks of Vaping
With flavors ranging from cotton candy to gummy bears and shapes resembling flash drives and car keys along with the ability to perform tricks, it’s easy to understand the temptation of vaping.
Don’t Look Now, But There Are Critters on Your Face!
Though the thought may sound gross to some, chances are, legions of mites - tiny eight-legged creatures - reside on your face.
Innovation in Modern Drug Development Using Microchips
Imagine a clear chip, like a computer chip, the size of an USB stick. Now imagine these small chips can represent and simulate the basic function, organization and activities of a full-sized human organs. It sounds crazy. But microchips such as these, could have the power to modernize…