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McGill researchers crack degeneration process that leads to Alzheimers
New study points to possible new therapeutic approaches in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. A research group led by Dr. A. Claudio Cuello of...
March 9, 2012
Open your eyes and smell the roses
Activating the visual cortex improves our sense of smell A new study reveals for the first time that activating the brain’s visual cortex...
February 29, 2012
Dr. Renaldo Battista appointed scientific director of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé
Québec's chief scientist Mr. Rémi Quirion welcomes the appointment of Dr. Renaldo Battista as scientific director and a member of the board of...
February 24, 2012
Ovarian cancer – the great pretender is exposed
The most deadly type of ovarian cancer often starts outside the ovary, causes symptoms, and has the potential to be diagnosed...
February 15, 2012
Why looks can be deceiving
New research points to brain regions that recognize facial expressions---or do not It’s Valentine’s Day, he forgot to bring flowers, and somehow that...
February 14, 2012
Neuron memory key to taming chronic pain
Study suggests erasing neuronal memories may help control persistent pain For some, the pain is so great that they can’t even bear to...
February 14, 2012
Warning! Collision imminent!
The brain’s quick interceptions help you navigate the world When you are about to collide into something and manage to swerve away just...
February 7, 2012
JGH is first in Canada to use surgical robot for complex removal of pancreatic tumour
The Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has become the first hospital in Canada to perform robot-assisted surgery to complete an extremely complex operation known...
February 2, 2012
McGill University’s Life Sciences Complex earns LEED Gold certification
First university-owned laboratory in Quebec to garner top marks for sustainable construction McGill University’s Life Sciences Complex has been awarded LEED gold certification...
January 31, 2012
Genetic breakthrough for brain cancer in children
Canadian-led research team identifies two mutations in crucial gene involved in deadly pediatric brain tumours An international research team led by the Research...
January 30, 2012
Solving the mystery of an old drug that may reduce cancer risk
Research opens exciting new avenues in cancer prevention. In 2005, news first broke that researchers in Scotland found unexpectedly low rates of cancer...
January 10, 2012
Defective cell ‘battery’ plays central role in neurodegenerative disease
A devastating neurodegenerative disease that first appears in toddlers just as they are beginning to walk has been traced to defects in mitochondria,...
January 10, 2012