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A recent study by Danish researchers has suggested young people who have been hospitalized for an infection might eventually be at greater risk for mental illness later in life. Today in The Conversation Canada, Christine Bear of the University of Toronto explains why the study supports emerging theories about the interaction between bacteria, infection of the intestines and mental illness.
It’s just one of several good reads as you get ready for the weekend:
And finally… Brittney Borowiec of McMaster University looks at the life of a fish you have probably never heard of – the plainfin midshipman. More specifically, she enlightens us about the peculiar mating habits of the male plainfin midshipman and how they literally become “a fish out of water.”
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A new body of research suggests that infections in childhood, along with antibiotic use, could impact the bacteria in our intestines and raise risks of mental health challenges in later life.
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Christine Bear, University of Toronto
Research using massive databases -- such as the Danish Psychiatric Central Research Register -- is enabling a whole new understanding of the links between life history, the gut and mental health.
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In some provinces, families that heat with wood will pay no carbon tax but still get a refund.
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Larry Hughes, Dalhousie University
Canadians will start paying for their carbon emissions this year, but the cost will depend on where they live.
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New approaches are needed to address the issue of coach abuse of young athletes.
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David Telles-Langdon, University of Winnipeg
As Canada is examines new measures to protect young athletes, an emphasis on rigorous police checks and educating would-be offenders is not the answer.
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Toni Morrison, Zora Neal Hurston and Nella Larsen are on this short list of enduring must-read writers.
Left to right: Nobel Prize, U.S. Library of Congress, Yale archive
Nancy Kang, University of Manitoba
Here is a small list of pivotal texts by African American women from the past century.
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Male plainfin midshipman fish take care of the nest, but climate change is affecting their ability to raise their offspring.
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Brittney Borowiec, McMaster University
Male plainfin midshipman fish take care of their nests and offspring, but climate change is threatening their ability to do so.
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Gerald Butts, alors secrétaire principal du premier ministre Justin Trudeau, à son arrivée à une rencontre des premiers ministres. M. Butts a démissionné en raison d'allégations selon lesquelles le cabinet du premier ministre s'est ingéré pour empêcher les poursuites criminelles contre SNC-Lavalin.
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Victoria Colvin, University of Wollongong
Les risques d'influence politique sur le processus juridique sont importants, dit cette ancienne procureur. Au pays, les poursuites doivent être dans l'intérêt public, un critère discrétionnaire...
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Arts
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Clifford Johnson, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
The film wowed critics and fans. But its hidden power may be black lead characters who are accomplished scientists – just the thing to help inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps.
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Politics
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Peter Greste, The University of Queensland
Maria Ressa's case is important because of what it says about the way governments are increasingly using the "rule of law" to silence the legitimate work of journalists.
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Science + Technology
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Craig Weightman, Staffordshire University
Your virtual self reflects your real-life skills and values. Understanding them could help you find a more suitable job.
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