Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University (commonly known as Dal) is a public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and medical teaching facilities in Saint John, New Brunswick

By 2100, 96% of the global population may not have sufficient access to omega-3 fatty acid

By 2100, 96% of the global population may not have sufficient access to a naturally occurring essential brain-building omega-3 fatty acid, according to a study in the journal Ambio. Global warming may reduce the availability of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the most abundant fatty acid found in mammalian brains, which has a crucial role in processes such

By 2100, 96% of the global population may not have sufficient access to omega-3 fatty acid

The global fishing fleet is so big it can be seen from space

Really. Fishing activity now covers at least 55 percent of the world’s oceans — four times the land area covered by agriculture — and can now be monitored, in near real time, to the level of individual vessels. In fact, 70,000 vessels of the global fishing fleet traveled 460 million kilometers in 2016, equivalent to

The global fishing fleet is so big it can be seen from space

Changes to fisheries legislation have removed habitat protection for most species in Canada

Revisions to Fisheries Act were unscientific, biologists at universities of Calgary and Dalhousie say Federal government changes to Canada’s fisheries legislation have eviscerated the ability to protect habitat for most of the country’s fish species, scientists at the universities of Calgary and Dalhousie say in a new study. The changes were politically motivated, unsupported by

Changes to fisheries legislation have removed habitat protection for most species in Canada

Ocean-Sampling Robot Gliders Tracking Animals, Providing Storm Data

Researchers from U.S. and Canadian institutions are teaming up for a coordinated launch of up to 14 autonomous ocean-monitoring gliders. The gliders will collect a unique and extensive set of oceanographic and animal-tracking data along the North American Eastern Seaboard. The mission represents the largest international use of coordinated autonomous sampling vehicles attempted to date.

Ocean-Sampling Robot Gliders Tracking Animals, Providing Storm Data

First blood test to diagnose major depression in teens

Breakthrough test identifies depression and its subtypes with promise of individualized treatment A Northwestern Medicine scientist has developed the first blood test to diagnose major depression in teens, a breakthrough approach that allows an objective diagnosis by measuring a specific set of genetic markers found in a patient’s blood. The current method of diagnosing depression

First blood test to diagnose major depression in teens

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UPEI faculty of medicine will improve chances for Islanders to pursue medical careers
For some Prince Edward Island graduates with a science degree, the chance of studying medicine at UPEI provides a more accessible option for pursuing the degree in Atlantic Canada.
Dalhousie achieves top 10 spot in 2022 Maclean’s University Rankings
Dalhousie has once again been ranked by Maclean’s magazine as one of the best Medical Doctoral universities in Canada.
Meet Melanie Massey, PhD Candidate in Biology
This week on Sciographies, meet Melanie Massey, a PhD candidate in biology who dedicates her spare time to engaging BIPOC youth in science outreach and education.
Inside the murky, high-stakes investigation into New Brunswick’s mystery illness
At least six people are dead. Dozens are sick. Are governments racing fast enough to find the answers needed to save lives?
Molly Appeal to boost life‑saving research in biomaterials
Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign is turning to Maritimers for help in supporting biomaterials research and development for the improvement of human health.

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Focus on sustainability research helps Dalhousie clinch third STARS gold rating - Dal News
September 24, 2021
Avoiding the services 'cliff': New research looks at improving the transition to adulthood for people with developmental disabilities - Dal News
September 13, 2021
Molly Appeal to boost life‑saving research in biomaterials - Dal News
October 6, 2021
Two Dalhousie researchers inducted into prestigious Canadian Academy of Health Sciences - Dal News
September 13, 2021
Women's History Month 2021: Marine Affairs researcher Megan Bailey on being a woman working in her field - Dal News
October 7, 2021

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Schulich Law Reflects on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To all members of the Schulich Law community: In the summer of 2021, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 80 as well as the discovery of unmarked ... As you know, ...
MAHE, Dalhousie University ink pact
Manipal, and Dalhousie University, Canada, have signed a partnership agreement to broaden the academic and research aspirations between India and Canada. Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, ...
Female skinks store sperm for dry spells
Female tree skinks can reproduce even when they have not encountered a male for more than a year, by storing sperm from previous mates, according to new research. The discovery, made by ...
School of Information Management, Dalhousie University
Biography: Ryan Whalen is a faculty member of Dalhousie University's School of Information Management ... and the use of these taxonomies to enhance discovery and the reading experience. Biography: Dr ...
For the Week of March 16th
Presented by Jeremy Kerr, Department of Biology, Ottawa University. Dalhousie students are known for their academic ... event Dal students take the trophy at the 2015 Brain Wars event, Discovery ...