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WHO launches the Global Clinical Trials Forum WHO has today launched the Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF), a global, multi-stakeholder network to strengthen clinical trial environments and infrastructure at national, regional and global levels...

WHO launches the Global Clinical Trials Forum

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A balancing act | Particle Science may have its flaws, but there’s plenty of method to the madness.

A Balancing Act

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AI-generated medical data can sidestep usual ethics review, universities say Representatives of four medical research centres have told Nature they have waived normal ethical review because 'synthetic' data do not contain real or traceable patient information.

AI-generated medical data can sidestep usual ethics review, universities say

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Why Anecdotes Beat Data And Hijack Our Judgment We like to think that our successes are earned and our failures are due to bad luck — but chance plays a far bigger role than we admit. A new study of simple coin tosses reveals how even in transparen...

Why Anecdotes Beat Data And Hijack Our Judgment

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Wearables: Innovation or Conflict of Interest? Smartwatches and glucose monitors have become the new digital worry beads, a fidget for your health. The sales pitch? You’re taking control of your life. The reality? More data, more confusion, and do...

Wearables: Innovation or Conflict of Interest?

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Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty - Digital Journal Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.

Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty

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Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty

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mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection | New Scientist mRNA drugs might be able to protect against a huge range of viruses by turning on key parts of our innate defences against infection

mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
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mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection | New Scientist mRNA drugs might be able to protect against a huge range of viruses by turning on key parts of our innate defences against infection

mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
www.newscientist.com/article/2492...

mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection mRNA drugs might be able to protect against a huge range of viruses by turning on key parts of our innate defences against infection

mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
www.newscientist.com/article/2492...

Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent | Science | AAAS The iPsych project, which investigates the genetics of psychiatric disorders, has sent 140,000 opt-out notices amid backlash

Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent

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Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent The iPsych project, which investigates the genetics of psychiatric disorders, has sent 140,000 opt-out notices amid backlash

Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent

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The politics of research ethics

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Does Your Destiny Lie in Exercise, Genes, or Lifestyle? Your doctor insists exercise is key to longevity. However, is your workout truly lengthening your lifespan or just reflecting your good genes and healthy habits? A study of Finnish twins examines gene...

Does Your Destiny Lie in Exercise, Genes, or Lifestyle?

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UN Secretary-General's message for the International Day for Countering Hate Speech | 18 June 2025 Hate speech is poison in the well of society. It has paved the way for violence and atrocity during the darkest chapters of human history. Ethnic and religious minorities often bear the brunt - facing...

This is exactly why we’re intentionally designing Gander to align with the Canadian Charter.

Not because the law says we have to but because being free from hate speech is a universal human right.

Tackling hate speech is a process. One we hope you'll be part of.

#CharterInspired #CanadianTech

Tech leaders ready launch of Canadian social-media platform Gander to buck U.S. dominance Founders aim to create alternative that addresses content, data sovereignty concerns

It’s not lost on us that a new social platform isn’t exactly top of mind. Tech execs joining the U.S. military. More war.

And here we are, grateful for everyone with us in this moment. A social platform isn’t all that social without good people supporting it.

We’ll take a closer look at the first iteration of our road map, sharing a few of the big dates you’ve been (justifiably) asking about.

Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south.

And then there’s our incorporation status. It’s all about baking accountability into everything we do so that we stay committed to Canadians and our mission.

In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca

A close-up photo of a Canada goose staring directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is softly blurred greenery. A hand-drawn speech bubble above the goose says “Thanks.” in playful, casual lettering.

In the spirit of saying thanks to the people (that's you) who have helped us get here, we’re showing our gratitude this week.

Here’s a thread on what’s coming up👇

How To Reclaim Informed Consent In The Age Of AI It is not enough to enhance efficiency or accuracy; we must embed transparency, temporal awareness and systemic oversight into AI-augmented research.

The Reclaiming Of Informed Consent: Why AI Calls For Transparency, Temporal Ethics And Systemic Reform

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US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’ Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as ‘racist’ and anti-LGBTQ.

US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’

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Is Race a Social Construct or Genetic Biomarker? A new study from the NIH’s All of Us program is shaking up long-held assumptions by revealing that genetic ancestry rarely aligns with racial labels — and that the interplay between biology and societ...

Is Race a Social Construct or Genetic Biomarker?

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Distinguishing Between Correlation and Causation is Critical in Law, Science, and Medicine

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How a fake news study tested ethical research boundaries A controversial fake news study on Reddit has highlighted the ethical responsibilities of conducting studies on society.

How a fake news study tested ethical research boundaries

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NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research The White House is pushing back against National Institutes of Health employees who've sent their Trump-appointed leader a letter complaining about policies they say undermine the NIH mission.

NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research

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Ethics and integrity in uncertain times

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‘A funeral for our careers’: Trump’s science cuts spill onto Canadian turf Researchers in Canada prepare for turbulence in the wake of US funding changes — but there’s a silver lining.

‘A funeral for our careers’: Trump’s science cuts spill onto Canadian turf

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Outrage of the Month: Undermining Federal Oversight of Research Ethics - Public Citizen If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention! Read what Public Citizen has to say about the biggest blunders and…

Outrage of the Month: Undermining Federal Oversight of Research Ethics

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