According to a Queen’s University study, The same neurological mechanism involved in the transition from habitual to compulsive drug use could underlie less severe, but still harmful, compulsive behaviours. “We’re trying to understand individuality in addictive behaviour. Many people can be exposed to drugs with addictive potential, for instance, but not everyone will become addicted,”… Keep Reading
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Tom Russell, a pioneer in self-study teaching and teacher education practices, recently received the first-ever award for Outstanding Contributions to Research in Teacher Education in Canada from the Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE). Dr. Russell has been exploring how teachers learn from their own teaching practices for 20 years. His research helps seasoned teachers… Keep Reading
According to a Queen’s University study, Canadian’s physical inactivity is creating substantial problems for both the physical and financial health of the country. The researchers, who were funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, report that inactivity in adults is costing taxpayers $6.8 billion per year. That figure represents 3.8 per cent of total… Keep Reading
Two Queen’s researchers have received funding from Canada’s automotive research program. AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE) is a multi-disciplinary, auto-related research and development initiative, dedicated to a sustainable, globally-competitive Canadian automotive sector. Brad Diak (Mechanical and Materials Engineering) researches the complex organization of internal structures within light-weight engineering materials, which evolve during processing… Keep Reading
The colour of a female bird’s bill has an important biological purpose, according to new Queen’s University research. Troy Murphy has found female bill colour reflects the health of the bird. Females with more colourful bills have higher antibody levels, indicating greater strength and the ability to fight off invaders. “This is so exciting because… Keep Reading
Three Queen’s University researchers are receiving Early Researcher Awards from the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation. These awards help promising, recently-appointed Ontario researchers enhance their work. Each researcher receives $140,000 to continue their studies and develop their research team. Chandra Tayade (Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) researches endometriosis, a condition where cells lining the… Keep Reading
Queen’s University researchers have developed a new process to make drinking water safer by using table salt. This development may be especially beneficial for developing countries where 80 per cent of disease is due to poor water quality and sanitation. “The need for clean water for drinking, hygiene and sanitation purposes in developing regions is… Keep Reading
According to research by Queen’s University biology professor Bob Montgomerie, a male robin will care more diligently for its young if the eggs its mate lays are a brighter shade of blue. Prof. Montgomerie has studied robins on and off for 25 years and has been especially fascinated with the bright blue colour of their… Keep Reading
Queen’s University has launched a new biannual research magazine highlighting the passion and dedication of Queen’s scholars and researchers, whose important discoveries and innovative research make an impact around the world. (e)AFFECT is the first magazine of its kind at Queen’s and aims to bring the complex world of academic research, and its importance, to… Keep Reading
PARTEQ Innovations enjoyed a successful year in 2011-12 as 20 patents were issued for innovations being commercialized by the Queen’s University technology transfer office. The patents included 10 US, four Canadian and six international. A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to an inventor in exchange for the disclosure of an invention. Stephen… Keep Reading
