Articles by author: Cathy Majtenyi

Brock team awarded $250,000 grant to explore links between childhood adversity and allergies

Thursday, June 03, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Does childhood trauma lead to the development of allergies and asthma? A Brock University research team is conducting a first-of-its-kind ... Full story
U.K., Brock research shows people resist factory farming as contributor to disease outbreaks

Wednesday, June 02, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Much of the world is presently focused on causes of COVID-19 related to the sale of live, wild animals in ... Full story
Brock team’s paper named Top 10 most cited in prestigious health journal

Tuesday, June 01, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

A prestigious international health journal has identified a paper written by a Brock research team as being among the Top 10 ... Full story
Brock prof’s video series explains environmental ergonomics to general audiences

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Is work productivity worse during a heat wave? Does daylight saving time increase physical activity in children? Is there a ... Full story
Undergraduate students awarded NSERC research grants

Friday, May 14, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

How does temperature affect the development of carpenter bees? Jesse Maretzki is aiming to find out during his summer research ... Full story
Parks and recreation an essential service, says Brock research

Friday, May 14, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

The extension of Ontario’s stay-at-home order until at least June 2 raises questions about if and how outdoor activities can ... Full story
Health Sciences students use infographics to teach public about disease

Thursday, May 13, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Jaz Randhawa adored her uncle, Gurjinder Kajla. When he died suddenly at the age of 44, Randhawa and her family were ... Full story
Niagara needs to support the arts during and after the pandemic, says new NCO research

Monday, May 10, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Niagara’s vibrant arts community particularly hard, with impacts radiating out all across the region, ... Full story
Research shows how adults use facial cues to judge children’s behaviour and intentions

Friday, April 30, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

It’s a common movie scene: a teacher walks into a mess and yells at the innocent child while the ... Full story
Research team looking for parents of children living with autism

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Mindfulness is on the rise for people seeking a more fulfilling life, especially for those facing challenging circumstances. Brock University ... Full story