French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain awarded “Oscars of Science” prize for his research into modifying immune cells to fight cancer
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Old joke: Apes also like to tease, meaning trait could be ancient
The ability to engage in joking must have been present in the common ancestor of humans and modern primates at least 13 million years ago
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The problem with peer review
To get published, researchers must have their work peer reviewed. But having something peer reviewed doesn’t necessarily mean it’s legitimate
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New treatment shows promise against ALS
Promising treatment for ALS unveiled: molecular stabilizer shows potential in mice study, offering hope for future human trials
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Microplastics’ effects on health the focus of new Canadian research
‘We finally understand [microplastics] is pretty well everywhere. So now the question is, what impact is it having?’ said one expert
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Scientists discover genetic underpinnings of bisexuality
Men who describe themselves as risk-takers tended to have more children and were more likely to carry markers for bisexual behaviour
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UK’s Tony Blair denies link to role in ‘resettlement’ of Gazans
Expelling civilians during a conflict or creating unlivable conditions which force them to leave is a war crime
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Montreal research hub spearheads global AI ethics debate
AI godfather Yoshua Bengio warned AI developments risked “creating a new species capable of making decisions that harm or even endanger humans”
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Grandma chimps offer clues for evolution of menopause in humans
Humans and some whales are the only known species in which females live long after they stop being able to reproduce
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Lab-grown human “embryos” offer new research hope
The “embryos” could help further research into the early stages of pregnancies, and conditions like miscarriage, birth defects and infertility