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Radical new therapy to tackle baldness is just a hair’s breadth away after discovery   Growing new hair follicles from human skin cells raises hopes not just for people with conventional hairloss but also those with alopecia and burns damage link: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/radical-new-therapy-to-tackle-baldness-is-just-a-hairs-breadth-away-after-discovery-8894760.html       An effective treatment for chronic hair loss in both men […]

Muzzling of federal scientists widespread, survey suggests 4,000 responded to survey commissioned by PIPSC to gauge political interference in science By Emily Chung, CBC News Posted: Oct 21, 2013 11:18 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 21, 2013 link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/muzzling-of-federal-scientists-widespread-survey-suggests-1.2128859 Hundreds of federal scientists said in a survey that they had been asked to exclude or alter technical information […]

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National Professional Organizations in Canada These PO may help you to find some job opportunies. http://www.cicic.ca/en/profess.aspx?sortcode=2.19.21.21 Detailed information on access to specific occupations in Canada can be found in our Occupational Profiles. This list is updated on an ongoing basis Accredited Sommelier Association of Canada (ASAC) Advocis Agricultural Institute of Canada…

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Don’t miss that! Every year, Nikon organize a Small World Photomicrography Competition. In this competion, organizers select the best biology images taken by scientists coming from different part of the world. In 2012,  20 winning photographs were selected from nearly 2000 submissions for their originality, informational content and visual impact. Very nice photos!!!!! link: http://www.microscopyu.com/smallworld/gallery/contests/2012/…

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Formula for the perfect PIZZA revealed: Mathematician creates equation to ensure you don’t burn – or undercook – a margherita     link:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2464404/Formula-perfect-PIZZA-revealed-Mathematician-creates-equation-ensure-dont-burn–undercook–margherita.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490   link french version: http://www.20minutes.fr/insolite/1238531-20131018-mathematicienne-invente-formule-pizza-parfaite Dr Eugenia Cheng said pizza lovers get more topping per bite in a smaller pizza but a more even spread of bites in…

Formula for the perfect PIZZA revealed: Mathematician creates equation to ensure you don’t burn – or undercook – a margherita     link:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2464404/Formula-perfect-PIZZA-revealed-Mathematician-creates-equation-ensure-dont-burn–undercook–margherita.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490   link french version: http://www.20minutes.fr/insolite/1238531-20131018-mathematicienne-invente-formule-pizza-parfaite Dr Eugenia Cheng said pizza lovers get more topping per bite in a smaller pizza but a more even spread of bites in a larger pizza The […]

Don’t miss that! Every year, Nikon organize a Small World Photomicrography Competition. In this competion, organizers select the best biology images taken by scientists coming from different part of the world. In 2012,  20 winning photographs were selected from nearly 2000 submissions for their originality, informational content and visual impact. Very nice photos!!!!! link: http://www.microscopyu.com/smallworld/gallery/contests/2012/ http://www.boredpanda.org/nikon-photomicrography-2012-winners/   Jennifer Peters […]

National Professional Organizations in Canada These PO may help you to find some job opportunies. http://www.cicic.ca/en/profess.aspx?sortcode=2.19.21.21 Detailed information on access to specific occupations in Canada can be found in our Occupational Profiles. This list is updated on an ongoing basis Accredited Sommelier Association of Canada (ASAC) Advocis Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) Association of Administrative […]

A l’attention des futurs immigrants au Québec et titulaires d’un PhD en Biologie Décrocher un travail au Québec comme chercheur scientifique devient de plus en plus difficile. Les opportunités d’emploi restent cependant plus importantes  pour les post-docs ou pour ceux qui comptent faire des études de biologie  ici. En revanche, pour les chercheurs confirmés cela […]

Article inquiétant pour les titulaires de PhD   Économie du savoir ou démesure doctorale?Les universités sont-elles en train de surqualifier leurs étudiants? Un court article  publié dans le journal interne de l’Université Laval nous a interpellés. On peut y lire que lors d’une journée carrière destinée aux étudiantes et étudiants des cycles supérieurs, François Y. […]