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For reasons that have yet to be explained, Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world. Today in The Conversation Canada, neurophysiologist Josef Buttigieg of the University of Regina tells us about a promising new approach to treating MS that tricks defective immune cells into thinking they are attacking the body, when they are in fact being attacked themselves.
We also look at a controversy concerning a new mural in Vancouver about the infamous Komagata Maru, a ship carrying immigrants from British India in 1914 that was denied permission to dock in Vancouver. And if you’re confused about the difference between Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra and Bitcoin, read on and we’ll explain.
And finally…It’s been quite the 24 hours in Canadian politics. Some political analysts think the revelation that Justin Trudeau’s past includes several public appearances in blackface could benefit NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, who has offered heartfelt comments about what it’s like to be bullied and ridiculed. Pundits predicted this would be a tough election for Singh and his New Democrats. That’s yet to be determined, but Adam King of York University has looked at a traditional area of support for the NDP – organized labour – and found Singh’s policies wanting.
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In research studies, treated mice were quickly able to regain the ability to walk.
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Josef Buttigieg, University of Regina
A promising new approach to treating MS tricks defective immune cells into thinking they are attacking the body, when they are in fact being attacked themselves.
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A new mural depicts Indigenous paddlers taking food to passengers on the legendary ship Komagata Maru that was denied entry to Vancouver in 1914. Federal official Harry Stevens, with white hat, led the campaign to keep the ship from docking.
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Ali Kazimi, York University, Canada
In 1914, a ship carrying more than 300 immigrants from India wasn't allowed to dock in Vancouver. A new mural tells an unverified story about Indigenous paddlers bringing food to the stranded ship.
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Recent revelations about the lack of privacy protections in place at the companies involved in Facebook’s new Libra crytocurrency raise concerns about how much trust users can place in Libra.
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Alfred Lehar, University of Calgary
Recent revelations about the lack of privacy protections in place at the companies on Libra’s foundation raise concerns about how much trust users can place in Facebook's new cryptocurrency.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has so far failed to propose bold labour initiatives in the lead-up to the Oct. 21 federal election.
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Adam D.K. King, York University, Canada
The federal NDP is missing an opportunity to put workers’ rights firmly on the agenda during this election campaign.
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La désinformation et les mensonges sont régulièrement utilisés pour miner la science du changement climatique - voici comment voir à travers le brouillard.
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Mark Maslin, UCL
La désinformation et les mensonges sont régulièrement utilisés pour miner la science des changements climatiques. Comment démêler le vrai du faux?
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Politics
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Steve Taylor, Leeds Beckett University
The risk of "pathocracy" is always close. And once entrenched, difficult to dislodge.
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Environment + Energy
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Heather Connolly, University of Leicester
In order to achieve progressive change and combat the climate crisis, workers need to help build a movement powerful enough to challenge the status quo.
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Science + Technology
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Giuliana Mazzoni, University of Hull
New research has uncovered how to make mice better at remembering.
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