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How artificial intelligence could transform the medical world
May 27, 2016Brendan Frey, CEO of the Toronto startup Deep Genomics, wants to use a branch of artificial intelligence to transform medicine by helping doctors mine data and make personalized medical recommendations. Researchers say they want AI to power your doctor’s diagnoses, your drug prescriptions, and your smartphone’s virtual psychologist. They want AI to perform tasks that radiologists do, and at least match them.
I run a G.M.O. company — and I support G.M.O. labeling
May 27, 2016My first exposure to biotechnology was from my father. He grew up with juvenile diabetes, and for most of his life had taken daily injections of insulin from pigs, even though it came with a risk of side effects.
While Ontario Genomics supports the production and utility of GMOs, it has not taken position on the issue of labelling.
DuPont unveils product developed through CRISPR-Cas
May 27, 2016DuPont Pioneer announced waxy corn hybrids as their first commercial agricultural product developed through the application of CRISPR-Cas enabled advanced breeding technology.
Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens
May 27, 2016Soybean derivatives are already a mainstay in food products. The use of soy isoflavones and peptides to reduce microbial contamination could benefit the food industry, which currently uses synthetic additives to protect foods .
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How Canada Should be Engaging in $9 Trillion Health Economy [Report]
May 27, 2016Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO) released its report of recommendations for Canada to compete in the world market while delivering better health outcomes and creating high quality jobs for Canadian talent.
Support the fight to end pancreatic cancer
May 16, 2016Pancreatic cancer has the worst survival rate of any of the major cancers, and in the past 40 years there have been no significant improvements in treatment. More research must be done to turn the tide of lives lost and improve the survival outcomes for those diagnosed with this devastating disease. Here’s how you can help honour Rhonda’s memory by supporting the fight to end pancreatic cancer.
“Ask Me” Campaign to raise awareness of cancer clinical trials
May 16, 2016The Ask Me Campaign will be introduced at more than 60 cancer centres across Canada and include hospital staff wearing “Ask Me” buttons, as well as posters and brochures placed in hospitals. These will be used to encourage patients to engage their healthcare team in a conversation about clinical trials and see if a trial may be a treatment option. The ultimate goal is to increase awareness about cancer clinical trials in Canada.
A new method to grow stem cells for cancer patients
May 16, 2016Researchers uncovered the role of a protein called Musashi-2 in regulating the function and development of stem cells. The improved understanding of the role of Musashi-2, will allow researchers to employ new strategies to control the growth of blood stem cells which are used to treat many life-threatening diseases.