Former governor general of Canada will serve as keynote speaker at launch of UNESCO Slave Route Project: Itineraries of African Canadian Memory initiative. TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2011 – The Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on the Global Migrations of African Peoples at York University marks the United Nation’s (UN) International Year for People of African […]
New book edited by York U prof delves into science of sports stardom
TORONTO, August 16, 2011 – A new book edited by a York University professor examines the factors that may help predict pro-sport prowess. Officially launching this week, Talent Identification and Development in Sport offers an overview of current scientific research along with practical information for parents and coaches looking to spot talent and nurture it. […]
Fat and healthy? York U study finds slim isn’t always superior
TORONTO, August 15, 2011 – A study out of York University has some refreshing news: Being fat can actually be good for you. Published today in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, the study finds that obese people who are otherwise healthy live just as long as their slim counterparts, and are less likely […]
York U researchers zero in on protein that may help treat obesity, diabetes
TORONTO, August 9, 2011 – A newly-identified protein may hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar in check, according to a study by York University researchers. Suraj Unniappan, associate professor in York’s Department of Biology, Faculty of Science & Engineering, is delving into the metabolic effects of a protein called nesfatin-1, abundantly present […]
York Professor receives Early Researcher Award
TORONTO, August 9, 2011 - York Professor Derek Wilson has been awarded $100,000 in funding under the Ontario government’s Early Researcher Awards program. York University’s research investment of $50,000 will match the funds for the award. York West MPP Mario Sergio announced the funding for York’s recipient of the award today. The Early Researcher Awards […]
York researchers receive more than $11.9 million in SSHRC funding
TORONTO, August 5, 2011 – Researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at York University have been awarded more than $11.9 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The grants, part of $237 million in funding and awards recently announced, will span across nine faculties and support York research that improves […]
Yoga boosts stress-busting hormone, reduces pain: York U study
TORONTO, July 27, 2011 – A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. The study is the first to look at the effects of yoga on cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia. The condition, which predominantly affects women, is […]
