Young Innovators
Student researchers at the U of S are harnessing creativity and drive to make discoveries and uncover new knowledge in areas that matter to Canadians. This series highlights examples of student research at the U of S. It is written by U of S students under the mentorship and supervision of University Research Profile and Impact. This initiative is a partnership with University Research Profile and Impact, College of Graduate Studies and Research, and The StarPhoenix.
New parasite species found in Northern wildlife
University of Saskatchewan researchers are part of an international team that has discovered a new species of a parasite, nicknamed “Oddball,” in northern Canada’s wolverines.
Untangling clubroot disease
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have designed a chain of software programs that combine biology and computer science to help identify the pathogen proteins that cont...
USask team sheds light on new Alzheimer’s drugs
A University of Saskatchewan research team has shed light on the functioning of potential new Alzheimer’s disease drugs that target copper plaques in the diseased brain, a finding ...
USask app helps read medicine labels
New USask smartphone app helps visualize and “translate” difficult information on over-the-counter drug labels in way that is accessible to everyone.
Engineering better egg-free ingredients for vegans
A new chickpea-based product developed at USask will provide more food options for people with allergies and for those who love a vegan lifestyle or need to keep their cholesterol ...
New program opens doors for student start-ups
Five teams were each assigned to explore the business potential of a new USask technology, as part of USask Innovation Enterprise’s summer entrepreneurs program.
Dietary restrictions may benefit children with premature aging disease
Eating less may be a key factor for promoting healthy aging and for slowing down progeria, an irreversible disease that makes children age eight time faster than normal.