June 28, 2005

THE NEW YORK TIMES - JUNE 28, 2005

1. A MAMMAL'S DRAM OF POISON

Researchers from the University of Alberta have found a fossil of a long extinct mammal that had venomous capabilities. It is evidence that the use of venom in mammals was more widespread than first believed, and that the use of venom had evolved several times independently among mammal species over the course of time.

Page 3; by Henry Fountain

THE NEW YORK TIMES - JUNE 23, 3005

2. MAJOR CHANGES FOR TREATMENT OF LUNG CANCER

For the first time in decades, doctors have begun making major changes in the treatment of lung cancer, based on research proving that chemotherapy can significantly lengthen life for many patients for whom it was previously thought to be useless. Dr. Timothy Winton, a surgeon from the University of Alberta, led the study.

Page 1; by Denise Grady

THE GLOBE AND MAIL - JUNE 28, 2005

3. HAMM TO CUT VLT NUMBERS, BUT REJECTS BAN

As five heartbroken families tearfully explained yesterday how video lottery terminals pushed loved ones to commit suicide, Nova Scotia Premier John Hamm was adamant he would not ban VLTs, but only reduce their numbers. Garry Smith, a gambling researcher at the University of Alberta, comments on ban on VLTs.

Page A3, by Shawna Richer

THE EDMONTON JOURNAL - JUNE 28, 2005

4. SUICIDE VICTIMS' FAMILIES APPEAL FOR END TO VLTS

Nova Scotia families who've lost love ones to gambling addictions urging the federal government to hold an inquiry into the human costs of VLTs. U of A researcher Garry Smith is quoted.

Page A1; by Richard Foot

5. FLOUR, MILK, EGGS AND A DASH OF BACTERIA
An Edmonton researcher is trying to make the food we eat taste better, and his secret ingredients are bacteria. Microbiologist Michael Gaenzle of the U of A, hopes to improve the taste of cheese, bread, milk and other foods.

Page A1; by William Lin

6. U OF A RESEARCH TEAM FINDS GENETIC LINK TO RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

Caucasians with a certain genetic trait are twice as likely to develop the disease, according to U of A research led by Dr. Peter Light. New knowledge could lead to screening and more motivation for Canadians to adopt a low-fat diet.

Page A3; by Larissa Liepins

7. TIME FOR ACTION IN BELARUS TO REPLACE EUROPE'S LAST DICTATOR

Alyaksander Lukashenka has been president of Belarus since 1994. He's survived through intimidation, but now many no longer fear him. It's time for a regime change in Belarus, says author.

Page A12; by David Marples

8. LONG SNAPPER'S JOB SHORT ON GLAMOUR

Profile of Taylor Inglis, a long-snapper with the Eskimos. Inglis's dad is Gerry Inglis, an offensive centre and long-snapper in the CFL in the 70s, currently an offensive line coach at the U of A.

Page D1; by John MacKinnon

9. RAISING THE BAR FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

U of A announced on Monday that a record 132 of the Bears and Pandas were named academic all-Canadians for the past academic years.

Page D2; by Cam Tait

10. LOOKING COOL

Tips on looking good in the summertime. U of A human ecology professor Kathryn Chandler says new synthetic fibres can help keep people cool in the summer heat.

Page E1; by Michelle Thompson

THE EDMONTON SUN - JUNE 28, 2005

11. BOOST FOR U OF A COMPUTERS

The U of A is celebrating a $10 million investment in its WestGrid computing facilities from IBM. The massive computer upgrade will enable leading edge research in everything from oncology to pharmaceuticals to meteorology, and more.

News, page 13, by Sun staff

12. GENETIC TRAIT LINKED TO TYPE 2 DIABETES

U of A pharmacology professor Dr. Peter Light has found that Caucasians who carry a genetic trait called polymorphism are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without the trait. He said about two million Canadians carry the trait. Light said the discovery will help detect people at higher risk for diabetes. Colour photo.

News, page 16, by Steven Sandor

13. SPORTSHORTS: U OF A SETS NEW MARK

The U of a announced yesterday that they set a new school mark with 132 Academic All-Canadian athletes this year, breaking the previous standard of 109.

Sports, page 18, by Sun staff

THE WESTERN STANDARD - JUNE 27, 2005

DIED

Dr. Peter K.T. Pang, PhD, 63, of Edmonton, from a motor vehicle accident, near Fuzhou, China, on May 9. He was recruited by the University of Alberta and moved to Edmonton as a chair of the department of physiology. He was best know as the manufacturer and discoverer of Cold-fX.

Page 51, by Victor Oliver

IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO

Tango. The word conjures images of dancers with smouldering eyes and simmering sensuality gliding to the melancholy sound of Astor Piazzola's accordion-like bandoneon. Vince Davis and wife Cindy became full converts to the tango after visiting Buenos Aires in 1995. Both were ballroom instructors at the University of Alberta, where Vince manages the school of Business.

Page 48, by Dina O'Meara

A KILLER BY ANY OTHER NAME

A dozen dead women, fitting a similar profile, killed in similar ways - why won't Edmonton cops admit they've got a serial killer? Bill Pitt, professor of criminology at the University of Alberta and a former RCMP officer quoted.

Page 16, by Kevin Steel

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