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Executive changes at the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé
Rémi Quirion, chief scientist of Québec and chairman of the board of directors of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS),...
December 22, 2011
How do we split our attention?
McGill's Cognitive Neurophysiology Lab team finds that we are natural-born multi-taskers Imagine you're a hockey goalie, and two opposing players are breaking in...
December 21, 2011
Tireless research reveals secrets of the “sleep hormone”
Discovery leads to novel melatonin drug with potential to treat insomnia Montreal, December 14, 2011 – A team from the Research Institute of...
December 15, 2011
The Province Of Quebec, Leader in Personalized Medicine
Guy Paquin, La Presse (Translation) The province of Quebec has launched itself into the field of personalized medicine. A new major project will...
December 9, 2011
Video game players advancing genetic research
Users of game designed by McGill researchers contributing to analysis of DNA sequences Thousands of video game players have helped significantly advance our...
December 9, 2011
Message from Interim VP-Dean Benaroya – MUNACA Contract Resolution – Welcome back!
To all Colleagues, At the close of yesterday, the University announced the resolution of contract discussions with MUNACA, as well as the members’...
December 6, 2011
MUHC Director General and CEO Decides to Hand Over Leadership Reins
Normand Rinfret designated Interim DG and CEO Montreal, December 5, 2011—Today, at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the McGill...
December 6, 2011
Drug-resistant Hepatitis C
Research into range of mutations provides clues to improve treatment A team of international researchers, led by Matthias Götte from McGill’s Department of...
November 29, 2011
What bacteria don’t know can hurt them
Story by Leila Gray, University of Washington Many infections, even those caused by antibiotic-sensitive bacteria, resist treatment. This paradox has vexed physicians for...
October 26, 2011
New target identified to stop the spread of breast cancer
A new potential target to slow breast cancer tumor progression and metastasis has been identified by a team of researchers led by Dr....
October 26, 2011
Adolescent amphetamine use linked to permanent changes in brain function and behaviour
MONTREAL, November 3, 2011 – Amphetamine use in adolescence can cause neurobiological imbalances and increase risk-taking behaviour, and these effects can persist into...
October 26, 2011
Risk of venous thromboembolism with oral contraceptives
From Reuters.com: Newer birth control pills again tied to blood clots (Reuters Health) - A study out November 7 adds to evidence that...
October 26, 2011