Research
Should whole-genome sequencing become part of newborn screening?
Ethical, legal and social issues should be weighed before adopting the technology in public programs, researchers argue Should whole-genome sequencing be used...
March 27, 2014
Major genetic breakthrough in rare form of ovarian cancer holds promise for new treatment approaches
Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute identify the first genetic mutation in deadly form of ovarian cancer that strikes young women The discovery...
March 24, 2014
Younger men receive faster care for heart attacks and angina
A new study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal indicates that in younger adults experiencing...
March 17, 2014
Lack of sleep in young people: three institutions sound the alarm
World Sleep Day 2014 2014-03-13 For this World Sleep Day, Reut Gruber, PhD, researcher at the Douglas Institute, has published a statement responding to...
March 13, 2014
Can we imagine the end of AIDS?
Mark Wainberg Contributed to The Globe and Mail The HIV-AIDS epidemic is unprecedented for a number of reasons. First, who can remember another...
November 30, 2013
Chronic aggressive behavior in boys: Epigenetic sources?
Chronic aggressive behaviour exhibited by some boys from disadvantaged families may be due to epigenetic changes during pregnancy and early childhood. This is...
September 23, 2013
A new role for sodium in the brain
Findings identify a novel pharmacological target for drug development Researchers at McGill University have found that sodium – the main chemical component in...
August 20, 2013
Study points to role of nervous system in arthritis
Reducing levels of nerve-growth factor may be a key to developing better pain treatments Arthritis is a debilitating disorder affecting one in 10...
June 13, 2013
Childhood abuse leaves marks in the brain
Victims of childhood maltreatment or sexual abuse often suffer from serious psychiatric disorders as well as sexual dysfunction. The underlying mechanisms mediating this...
June 5, 2013
Decreased Risk of death for children on dialysis
Children on dialysis for severe kidney disease have a dramatically reduced risk of death compared to 20 years ago, a new study shows....
May 8, 2013
Researchers find new genetic pathway behind neurodevelopmental disorders
Researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, have discovered a new genetic process that could one day provide a novel target for...
December 7, 2012
Treating ovarian cancer: new pathways through genetics
A multi-disciplinary team led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC), in collaboration with the Lady Davis Institute...
September 26, 2012