LONDON, Canada, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * From algae to biofuel: Western study opens doors to cheaper, cleaner fuel sources Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method By Cynthia Fazio A researcher's keen eye and spirit of curiosity led to the discovery of a new method for cell engineering - a finding that opens doors to more sustainable sources for everything from fuel to vitamin supplements. Western   more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Using ethics to guide end-of-life decisions Marie-Eve Bouthillier sheds light on the often-overlooked role of clinical ethicists who, with healthcare teams and families, navigate the complexities of medical assistance in dying. By Martin LaSalle A woman with terminal cancer requests medical assistance in dying (MAID), but her healthcare team is hesitant. The patient appears depressed. Does her  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Study confirms overlooked cause of gastro illness circulating locally Tom Melville The source of an emerging gastro-causing bacterium remains unknown, and UNSW researchers say better testing could help provide answers. Most bacterial gastrointestinal illnesses in Australia are thought to be caused by two pathogens, Campylobacter and Salmonella. But an emerging pathogen, Aeromonas, is m  more

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Feb. 21 -- The University of Regina issued the following news release: * * * Mental Health Monitoring Safeguard System to Support UCCM Anishnaabe Police The Psychological Trauma and Stress Systems Lab at the University of Regina has developed an evidence-based mental health screening and self-monitoring app that is now being adopted by the United Chiefs & Councils of Manitoulin (UCCM) Anishnaabe Police Service in Ontario to support the well-being of first responders, oth  more

LONDON, Canada, Feb. 21 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Queen Elizabeth Scholars at Western build research skills, 'lasting bridges' Global exchanges support PhD and early career researchers from Cuba and West Africa By Crystal Lamb From tackling climate and public health challenges in West Africa to strengthening disaster resilience in Cuba, scholars participating in Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) initiatives at Western have contributed to research with real-world im  more