U of G Cat Weight Research Featured on CBC
Researchers from U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College appeared on CBC Television and CBC Radio Thursday to discuss their latest findings about how much weight cats gain as they age. […]
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U of G Expert Can Discuss FaceApp Privacy Concerns
Amid concerns that the hugely popular Facebook app FaceApp might pose a concern for data privacy, the University of Guelph has an expert who can comment. Prof. Rozita Dara with […]
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U of G Researchers Learn How Low Oxygen Builds a Bigger, Stronger Alligator Heart
Restricted oxygen during early life development might result in lasting heart damage for many creatures, but not for alligators. Low oxygen doesn’t hurt their hearts; it makes them stronger. Now, […]
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U of G Listeria Expert Discusses Kale Recall With CBC
Prof. Jeffrey Farber, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at U of G, spoke with CBC News about a national recall of bagged kale over listeria fears. […]
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U of G Researchers First to Track How Cats’ Weights Change Over Time
Are cats getting fatter? Until now, pet owners and veterinarians didn’t know for sure. Now University of Guelph researchers have become the first to access data on more than 19 […]
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U of G Ant Discovery Makes Headlines
U of G researchers working in a New Brunswick conservation area have discovered a rare variety of ant that’s known for “enslaving” other ant species. The discovery was covered by […]
How Digital Technologies Can Help Africa’s Smallholder Farmers
The number of sub-Saharan African smallholder farmers and pastoralists using digital services continues to grow. […]
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U of G Expert Available to Discuss Summer’s Late Crop Growth
After a wet spring that delayed planting for many southern Ontario farmers, how are crops doing now that the weather has fully warmed up? U of G Prof. David Hooker, […]
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Expert Offers Tips to Feeding Your Dog a Nutritious Diet
Many dog owners and lovers are confused about what to feed their dogs following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration identifying a possible link between 16 brands of dog food […]
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History Prof Discusses the Little-Known History of the Wardian Case
Prof. Stuart McCook from U of G’s Department of History was on Australia’s ABC Radio show “The History Lesson” to talk about the Wardian Case, a wooden box that travelled the […]
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The Answer to Forecasting Bitcoin May Lie in Artificial Intelligence
Investors are still trying to figure out how to predict volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but an artificial neural network model just might be able to do it. By Prof. Nikola Gradojevic, Department of Economics and Finance […]
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U of G DNA Barcoding Project Featured on Australian Radio
Prof. Paul Hebert, director of U of G’s Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, appeared over the weekend on a radio program on Australia’s public broadcaster, ABC. The RN Science Show looked at […]
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U of G Food Trends Expert Talks Faux Fish With Canadian Press
The sudden mainstream success of plant-based “meats” may not be the only form of sustainable eating on the horizon: fish and seafood alternatives made from plants may be next. Dana […]
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Canada’s New Food Policy Means Everyone’s at the Table
While it remains to be seen how Canada’s new food policy will operate, its announcement is an important step in ensuring that food is given the attention it deserves. By Prof. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security […]
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Experts Alert: Potential Risks of Grain-Free Pet Diets
The University of Guelph has experts who can speak about a recent warning to dog owners from the U.S. FDA about grain-free pet foods and their possible link to a […]
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U of G Expert Offers Tips for Keeping Pets Cool This Summer
After a cool, wet spring, the first heat of summer is a warm relief. But for dogs and other furry friends, the high temperatures can present a real danger. The veterinarians at the Ontario […]
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U of G Has an Expert on Medical Device Hacking
The University of Guelph has an expert who can discuss why medical devices are so vulnerable to hackers. Prof. Ali Dehghantanha is the director of the Cyber Science lab with […]
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U of G’s Gryphon Singers Choir Places 2nd in Choral Competition
The Gryphon Singers choir has come in second place in the National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs (Collegiate Choirs division), presented by Choral Canada. The choir, led by Prof. Marta […]
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U of G Students Win Top Prize in Accessibility Design Contest
A trio of University of Guelph students has won top prize at an Ontario-wide design contest focused on creative public accessibility solutions. U of G landscape architecture students Adam Persi, […]
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China’s Ban on Canadian Meat Imports Could Pummel Our Agri-Food Sector
Escalating tensions between China and Canada threaten to disrupt the growth trend of Canadian meat exports to China. By Prof. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor and Masters candidate Brendan McDougall, Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics; and Jiahao Zhu, Master candidate. […]
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