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                    Thursday, October 1, 2020
            Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) announced its support for a new SARS-CoV-2 study focused on aging Canadians, a population that has been shown to be at greatest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease. 
        
                    
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                    Wednesday, September 30, 2020
            For the millions of people who suffer from lupus, a devastating complication of the disease can be the loss of certain cognitive functions, such as memory and the ability to concentrate.
        
                    
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                    Wednesday, September 23, 2020
            Scientists from around the world are taking on an ambitious project to sequence the genetic codes of 1,000 aquatic species – representing 500 symbiotic partnerships – in a bid to understand how these organisms have changed to depend on each other for survival.
        
                    
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                    Wednesday, September 23, 2020
            During the COVID-19 global pandemic, those who find themselves homeless, or in precarious housing situations, are potentially among the most vulnerable to the spread of the virus. 
        
            Media Release: Atlantic universities to offer region‑wide virtual events for student entrepreneurs
        
        
                    
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                    Monday, September 21, 2020
            Seven universities in Atlantic Canada are co-ordinating efforts to engage and support student entrepreneurs by hosting virtual workshops this fall.
        
                    Tuesday, September 15, 2020
            A world leading expert in theoretical chemistry from Âé¶¹Éç has been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for her outstanding achievements.
        
                    Wednesday, September 9, 2020
            Populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have declined by 68 per cent on average in less than half a century due in large part to the same environmentally destructive practices contributing to the emergence of diseases such as COVID-19, according to WWF’s Living Planet Report 2020.
        
                    
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                            Research
                    
            
                    Tuesday, September 8, 2020
            Five of Âé¶¹Éç’s world-class researchers have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. 
        