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A research team from Europe and Canada has discovered that cancer cells break their own DNA in a controlled, reversible way to buy time to repair the massive DNA damage that occurs during radiation treatment. Their research, published in top journal Science, shows that an enzyme called Caspase-activated DNase (CAD) plays a key role in this process and is a promising target for the development new ...

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The next uOttawa Chancellor's Debate will address the fight against racism in the business world and beyond. The discussion will be led by Calin Rovinescu, University of Ottawa chancellor and former Air Canada CEO, and Wes Hall, founder and executive chair of Kingsdale Advisors and star of CBC’s Dragon’s Den.

There is no doubt that, for future humans to have a habitable planet to call home, it is imperative that we decarbonize energy systems (including electrical, thermal, and transport energy) as quickly as possible. It’s also clear that, if we care about other people, we should do this in a way that does not disproportionally benefit or burden any particular group of people (like benefitting those wh...

Knowing how important a strong relationship between a social worker and the community they serve is, one University of Ottawa school is taking concrete strides to counter the subjugation and marginalization of Indigenous knowledges within its curriculum.

The University of Ottawa is proud to host the new Canadian office of France’s Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS). A national-level institution in its country, the CNRS is one of the leading research establishments globally. The Canadian office adds to the nine CNRS offices around the world. It will help strengthen and add networks of scientific co-operation and innovation joining ...

The University of Ottawa is proud to host the new Canadian office of France’s Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS). A national-level institution in its country, the CNRS is one of the leading research establishments globally. The Canadian office adds to the nine CNRS offices around the world. It will help strengthen and add networks of scientific co-operation and innovation joining ...

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A majority of marginalized and racialized citizens in the City of Ottawa are distrustful of police to the point where avoidance is the best solution, according to research from the University of Ottawa.

It’s about living the new reality with security warring with convenience. On one hand, it’s so easy to take out your phone to glance through your emails and see if there are any pressing issues. Checking your calendar before heading out to work is mighty handy too.