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Long-term study of wild bighorn sheep in Alberta leads to better monitoring of at risk and post-rescue populations Wildlife populations that become small and isolated, often due to habitat loss, inevitably experience inbreeding which can lead to the loss of fitness and eventual extinction.

The Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory (CSSL) is celebrating a strong first year of research, collaboration and public impact.

If you were one of the many amateur bakers who learned to bake sourdough bread during lockdown, you'll know how complex a single loaf can be.

The Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) unveiled the next phase of Canada's national vehicle innovation program, Project Arrow 2.0, at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow on Feb.

From the power of the gut microbiome to hidden patterns in X-rays and CT scans, researchers at Western University are making discoveries that drive impact in cancer prevention, treatment and recovery.

Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), can dramatically improve cancer treatment, suggest two groundbreaking studies published in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal.

Judith and Matthew are among the eight million people in Canada aged 65 and older. In recent months, both noticed subtle changes in how they moved and how well they remembered things - so each went to see their doctor.

Researchers at Western, London Health Sciences Centre explore how cancer therapy could transform cardiac care George Westerik recently became the first patient at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)

Using stem cells delivered by custom-designed biomaterials into intervertebral discs - the tissues that function as cushions between the bones of the spine - Western's Bone and Joint Institute is working on solutions to restore the function and structure of damaged or degenerative spinal discs.

We rely on batteries now more than ever, from our phones and laptops to electric vehicles. But the ones powering today's technologies aren't without their shortcomings.

Imagine a process that generates its own energy to operate. It converts waste into a substance that improves soil health, increases crop yield and filters contaminants - all while reducing greenhouse gases.

A Western-led interdisciplinary research team is using artificial intelligence (AI) to target a potentially harmful enzyme found in the human body that, if left untreated, can cause cancer and infectious disease.

When Karen Wen told her family and friends she was spending her summer hunting for poison books within Western Libraries , they were shocked.

Western engineers have amalgamated the function and force of photovoltaics (PV) technology with a heat pump and a thermal battery to create a fully electrified - and energy efficient - new house.

Financial stress is costing Canadian employers nearly $70 billion in lost productivity each year. A new idea introduced by researchers at Canada's Financial Wellness Lab , based at Western, could hold the key to reversing that trend.

National Weather Service used Northern Tornadoes Project study to re-categorize major severe storm event After weeks of engineering analysis, informed largely by a new technique developed by Western'

Fear of the fabled 'big bad wolf' has dominated the public perception of wolves for millennia and strongly influences current debates concerning human-wildlife conflict.

The fossil of a tiny fish found in southwestern Alberta provides new insight into the origin and evolution of otophysans, the supergroup of fish that includes catfish, carp and tetras, which today account for two-thirds of all freshwater species.

Five-year multicentre randomized trial will include up to 4,800 patients across more than 100 dialysis units in Canada Researchers at Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and London Healt

The complicated structure at the centre of the Butterfly Nebula, NGC 6302. There is a bright source at the centre that is surrounded by greenish nebulosity and several looping lines in cream, orange and pink.

Four early-career Western researchers are advancing projects to help find solutions for pressing problems across the province.

Western-led study examines biological impact of genocide on descendants of survivors conceived during tragedy Lasting only 100 days, though many acknowledge it continued much longer, the 1994 genocide

For months, Sabrina Staples stared at a silicone chip no bigger than a postage stamp, trying to coax cells into doing something remarkable. But every time she loaded her delicate microfluidic device with cells, a single rogue bubble would sneak in, destroying the cells and the experiment.  "Often before falling asleep, I would visualize being in the channel, looking around for the source of these bubbles," she said.

For fourth-year neuroscience student Madison Henderson, the most rewarding part of the summer has been the chance to contribute to meaningful research with real-world impact.

Western PhD candidate Olusoji Ogunbode explores wearable technology to track Parkinson's symptoms in real time For people with Parkinson's disease, early diagnosis is critical.