Research
International team of scientists detect cause of rare pediatric brain disorder
RI-MUHC pediatric researcher joins efforts with scientists from the Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine to discover new mutation Source: MUHC Mathilde...
February 27, 2019
Dr. Louise Pilote to coordinate a new personalized medicine project, GOING-FWD
International consortium aims to maximize risk prediction through the integration of sex and gender analysis in research Source: RI-MUHC A new research challenge...
February 20, 2019
Designing precision tools to mine DNA data
Source: Ludmer Centre Ludmer Centre Scientific Director Celia Greenwood secured over $600K in funding for new research, Precision Medicine in Cellular Epigenomic, from the recent Genome...
February 18, 2019
Increased depression and suicidal behaviour risk for young cannabis users
New international study reveals percentage of young cannabis users are gambling with risk of depression or suicidal behaviour Source: MUHC Adolescent cannabis...
February 13, 2019
Researchers at Lady Davis Institute developing an app for people struggling with infertility
App provides information, helping people navigate infertility treatments and connects them to others Source: McGill Reporter People in need of information and support...
February 13, 2019
The unexpected creates reward when listening to music
Scientists prove difference between expected/actual outcomes cause reward response Source: The Neuro If you love it when a musician strikes that unexpected but...
February 13, 2019
New study shows HPV not likely transmittable through the hand
Researchers seek to answer longstanding debate Commonly known as HPV, Human papillomavirus is a virus that infects the skin and genital area, in...
February 11, 2019
Viral communications hacking boosts Leishmania infections
New study sheds light on viral biology, could lead to efficient vaccines against a tropical disease Source: McGill Newsroom New research from McGill...
February 7, 2019
Infertility treatment linked with slightly higher risk of pregnancy complications
Women who become pregnant using infertility treatments have a slightly higher risk of a complication according to a new study Source: MUHC Women...
February 6, 2019
A first set of research guidelines for the field of neurofeedback
Publication of checklist a product of collaborative initiative The procedure known as neurofeedback records brain activity and presents it back to participants in...
February 5, 2019
Shared genetic marker offers new promise in targeting specific ovarian and lung cancers
Two new papers, published simultaneously in Nature Communications and led by researchers at McGill University, offer promise that a drug currently used to...
February 4, 2019
New method may better predict the best treatment for burn wounds
Technique involves use of non-invasive digital infrared imaging According to the World Health Organization, approximately 180 000 deaths every year are caused by...
January 31, 2019