New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Preclinical study suggests the compound could restore lost muscle for patients with the rare degenerative disorder A novel drug holds promise for treating...
January 17, 2025

The FRQ Digital Health Network is launched at The Institute

This new network supports interdisciplinary collaboration to advance digital health innovation On November 27 the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre...
January 17, 2025

Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find

Study of fully vaccinated children finds a link between stunted growth and weakened immunity, suggesting combatting child hunger could help prevent the disease’s...
January 16, 2025

Innovative wearable technology to detect early warning signs and improve COPD care

Using digital health insights advances understanding of COPD exacerbations Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by debilitating symptoms...
January 15, 2025

Human Cell Atlas’s Data Governance Resource project gets funding boost from Helmsley Charitable Trust

Award totalling $558K USD will support development of tools, study of emerging legal and ethical issues, and help remedy international inequities  A McGill-led project...
January 15, 2025

Basic discovery brings hope to those facing eating disorders

A fundamental research discovery from a 2012 Brain Canada MIRI grant is now bringing relief to patients living with an eating disorder, which...
January 15, 2025

Addressing the mental health impacts of conflicts and climate change

Noubar and Anna Afeyan support new program at McGill University to improve mental health supports in the wake of humanitarian crises As violent...
January 15, 2025

Reverse engineering the brain

Yasser Iturria-Medina, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University and a Principal Investigator at the...
January 15, 2025

Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

Researchers find patterns in anaphylaxis symptoms that could help people manage their health risks Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions...
January 15, 2025

McGill researchers reveal how life-saving molecules are created

Discovery, which had long eluded scientists, could help unlock next-generation therapeutics McGill University researchers have discovered how certain microbes create potent drugs like...
January 15, 2025

Hypertensive pregnancy and cardiovascular risks: New insights

Study highlights the need for enhanced cardiovascular care during pregnancy A new study has uncovered critical insights into the connection between hypertensive disorders...
January 15, 2025

Discovery of a commensal fungus that shapes anti-parasite and allergic immune responses

This groundbreaking discovery opens up new opportunities to study the role of host-fungus interactions in intestinal immunity The intestine is a shelter for...
January 15, 2025

Baby on board – McGill researchers study infant language discrimination and early crawling behaviour 

  Using a patented, scaled-down skateboard called ‘Joey’, the McGill Babylab Crawl-To-Listen project is trying to demonstrate that infants recognize familiar and unfamiliar...
December 18, 2024

Research Infosource ranks McGill second in Canada for medical research 

Amount of sponsored research funding is a key consideration in determining rankings  McGill is Canada’s No. 2 Research University of the Year in...
December 18, 2024