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Stories: Science

Photo for the news post: Carleton Research Seeks to Determine if Gut Microbes Could Break Down Forever Chemicals
October 24, 2024

Carleton Research Seeks to Determine if Gut Microbes Could Break Down Forever Chemicals

Carleton Research Seeks to Determine if Gut Microbes Could Break Down Forever Chemicals

Forever chemicals are woven into the fabric of the waterproof clothing that can keep you dry in a downpour. And they coat the non-stick frying pans that allow you to make scrambled eggs—and clean up... More

Photo for the news post: Crickets in Space: Investigating Insects as Food for Space Travel
May 22, 2024

Crickets in Space: Investigating Insects as Food for Space Travel

Crickets in Space: Investigating Insects as Food for Space Travel

A Carleton University research team is exploring the suitability of crickets as a food source in space.

Photo for the news post: Growing Strong: Research on Iron Deficiency Aims to Improve Women’s Health
February 8, 2024

Growing Strong: Research on Iron Deficiency Aims to Improve Women’s Health

Growing Strong: Research on Iron Deficiency Aims to Improve Women’s Health

Iron is essential to human life. Iron deficiency is associated with a variety of health problems, including fatigue, poor sleep, reduced strength and impaired cognition. If left untreated, a low level of iron can cause... More

Photo for the news post: Unearthing Cures: Carleton Students Combat Antibiotic Resistance with Soil
November 8, 2023

Unearthing Cures: Carleton Students Combat Antibiotic Resistance with Soil

Unearthing Cures: Carleton Students Combat Antibiotic Resistance with Soil

Antibiotic resistance poses a significant global threat to health, food security, and development. As the effectiveness of antibiotics diminish, it is becoming increasingly challenging to treat infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and salmonellosis. This crisis not... More

Photo for the news post: New Non-Invasive Tool Detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Early
March 17, 2023

New Non-Invasive Tool Detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Early

New Non-Invasive Tool Detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Early

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are devastating neurodegenerative diseases, primarily seen in those over the age of 65 and collectively affecting nearly one million Canadians. Where Parkinson's affects the part of the brain that controls movement, Alzheimer's... More

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