Laura Cowan
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Recent Articles
1.
Bray S, Hamala T, Zhou M, Busoms S, Fischer S, Desjardins S, et al.
Cell Rep
. 2024 Aug;
43(8):114576.
PMID: 39116207
Whole-genome duplication (WGD) occurs in all kingdoms and impacts speciation, domestication, and cancer outcome. However, doubled DNA management can be challenging for nascent polyploids. The study of within-species polyploidy (autopolyploidy)...
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Hamala T, Moore C, Cowan L, Carlile M, Gopaulchan D, Brandrud M, et al.
Nat Commun
. 2024 Jun;
15(1):5377.
PMID: 38918389
Polyploidy, the result of whole-genome duplication (WGD), is a major driver of eukaryote evolution. Yet WGDs are hugely disruptive mutations, and we still lack a clear understanding of their fitness...
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Smith K, Cowan L, Taylor B, McAusland L, Heatley M, Yant L, et al.
J Exp Bot
. 2024 Jan;
75(7):2046-2063.
PMID: 38217537
Duckweeds span 36 species of free-floating aquatic organisms with body sizes ranging from 2 mm to 10 mm, where each plant body plan is reduced to a largely leaf-like structure....
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Nguyen V, Sarkari F, Macneil K, Cowan L, Rankin J
Can Geriatr J
. 2013 Nov;
16(4):156-79.
PMID: 24278093
Background: Disadvantaged older adults living in non-family situations in Toronto are more likely than older adults living in family situations to have less economic security, less social support, and less...
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Khandor E, Mason K, Chambers C, Rossiter K, Cowan L, Hwang S
Open Med
. 2011 Sep;
5(2):e94-e103.
PMID: 21915240
Background: Despite experiencing a disproportionate burden of acute and chronic health issues, many homeless people face barriers to primary health care. Most studies on health care access among homeless populations...
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Hwang S, Ueng J, Chiu S, Kiss A, Tolomiczenko G, Cowan L, et al.
Am J Public Health
. 2010 Jun;
100(8):1454-61.
PMID: 20558789
Objectives: We examined the extent of unmet needs and barriers to accessing health care among homeless people within a universal health insurance system. Methods: We randomly selected a representative sample...
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Travers R, Wilson M, McKay C, OCampo P, Meagher A, Hwang S, et al.
Prog Community Health Partnersh
. 2010 Mar;
2(3):257-64.
PMID: 20208204
Background: To decrease the gulf between academic and community perspectives, there has been an increased call among stakeholder groups to collaborate in solving complex urban health problems. Despite these recent...
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Grinman M, Chiu S, Redelmeier D, Levinson W, Kiss A, Tolomiczenko G, et al.
BMC Public Health
. 2010 Feb;
10:94.
PMID: 20181248
Background: Drug use is believed to be an important factor contributing to the poor health and increased mortality risk that has been widely observed among homeless individuals. The objective of...
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Hwang S, Kirst M, Chiu S, Tolomiczenko G, Kiss A, Cowan L, et al.
J Urban Health
. 2009 Jul;
86(5):791-803.
PMID: 19629703
Homeless individuals often suffer from serious health problems. It has been argued that the homeless are socially isolated, with low levels of social support and social functioning, and that this...
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Hwang S, Colantonio A, Chiu S, Tolomiczenko G, Kiss A, Cowan L, et al.
CMAJ
. 2008 Oct;
179(8):779-84.
PMID: 18838453
Background: We sought to determine the lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injury and its association with current health conditions in a representative sample of homeless people in Toronto, Ontario. Methods:...