In this project, the intern will have the opportunity to work in Perten Instruments Canada and Carbohydrate Chemistry and Utilization Laboratory at the University of Saskatchewan to use the latest model of Rapid Visco Analyzer 4800 (developed by Perten Instruments) to evaluate the performance of resistant starch. The new instrument has the capability to heat […]

Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and prescription drug use in Canada. In 2011, it was estimated that 1.6 million Canadians are living with heart disease or the effects of a stroke. One person every 7 minutes dies from heart disease or stroke in Canada. The purpose of this clinical trial […]

Monitoring dairy cows individually around the time of calving and during lactation has the potential to identify calving difficulties or cows at risk of developing disease, as well as cows in estrus to create alerts for dairy farmers. Therefore, there has been an increase in research investigating methods to accurately predict timing of calving, disease […]

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is thought to be caused by accumulation of protein, called “beta-amyloid” in the brain. This protein has been shown to accumulate on the surfaces of brain cells, deforming and damaging their outer surface (called the lipid membrane). There is a major open question however: what factors make brain cells sensitive to beta-amyloid? […]

La rhino-sinusite chronique (RSC) est une inflammation chronique de la muqueuse nasale et sinusale laquelle est l’un des troubles chroniques les plus courants en Amérique du Nord. Deux symptômes communs sont observés chez les patients atteints de RSC, soit une obstruction nasale et une réduction de l’odorat nommée hyposmie. En plus d’une réduction du système […]

Les interactions entre espèce représentent la moitié des informations indispensables à la compréhension des écosysytèmes qui nous entourent et de leur fonctionnement. Les interactions antagnistes (e.g. hôte-parasite) sont notamment fortement impliquées dans les dynamiques que l’on peut observer entre des populations, des espèces ou des communautés. Ces dynamiques peuvent être étudiées dans une perspective évolutive […]

L’objectif de cette recherché est de «mesurer l’influence de différents aspects de la composition corporelle et d’anthropométrie sur la force relative et absolue chez des athlètes universitaires américains.» L’hypothèse de ce projet de recherche est que l’incidence de plusieurs mesures de compositions corporelles et d’anthropométrie sur la performance sera dévoilée. Les sujets éligibles sont tous […]

Diabetic Neuropathy is a decrease of the perceptive ability of pressure changes and is a devastating consequence of type two Diabetes. Neuropathy can result in ulcers, infection, amputation, and death. Providing alternative feedback about pressure distributions in the foot is an innovative, low cost way to help reduce high level pressures resulting in ulceration. In […]

Underwater visual analysis (UWVA) is a passive and non-invasive method gaining popularity in freshwater systems. UWVA uses underwater cameras and/or snorkel surveys to assess species richness and abundance. UWVA could also be used to detect endangered and invasive fishes, which is important for conservation and management of freshwater ecosystems. To determine the applicability of the […]

The goal of the project is to explore the information processing mechanisms of brain in conjunction with state-of-the-art imaging and anatomy techniques. Understanding how the information is processed and coded in the brain is intended to serve research of disease diagnosis and treatment. The brain can be divided into different regions according to their functions. […]

Cacao (Theobroma cacao) cultivation in Latin American countries contribute 16% to the global production, employing around 2 millions of people, generating profits of around $100 million/yr to chocolate manufacturers. Cacao production is challenged by several fungal diseases that lead to decreased crop yield causing farmers to abandon the cacao business and cultivate other crops that […]

Le crabe des neiges est la deuxième pêche plus importante en terme de valeur, après celle au homard, dans les provinces maritimes. Ce projet de recherche consiste à la caractérisation de molécules capables de nous indiquer de manière fiable, qu’un crabe des neiges est en situation de stress. Ces molécules ou marqueurs seront utiles dans […]