Human sounds convey emotions better than words do

Brain uses “older” systems/structures to preferentially process emotion expressed through vocalizations It takes just one-tenth of a second for our brains to begin...
January 18, 2016

3D images of enzymes may lead to improved antibiotics

Research advances understanding of how crucial proteins function Taking clear pictures of megaenzymes isn’t easy. But it’s definitely worth it. These proteins play...
January 14, 2016

An IRCM team unveils a mechanism that controls neuron production from stem cells

The discovery could contribute to the development of cell therapies and more targeted treatments against cancer A study conducted by a research team...
January 14, 2016

Decisions! Decisions! Brain Study Shows There’s More Than Meets the Eye When Making Choices

Scientists at the Montreal Neuro shed light on little-studied part of the brain MONTREAL---If you’re pondering whether to buy a Galaxy smartphone or...
December 17, 2015

Using acupuncture to treat voice disorders

Recent study points to potential new treatment Vocal disorders caused by overuse affect one in ten adults at some point over their lifetime...
December 11, 2015

Micro-Map of Hippocampus Lends Big Hand to Brain Research

MNI researchers share new tool with scientists world-wide to accelerate research A new detailed map of the hippocampal region of the brain, compiled by researchers...
December 9, 2015

Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play

Please Remember to Gift Lottery Products Responsibly Lottery tickets are fun-filled and exciting presents, but they are not suitable gifts for minors.  Studies...
December 9, 2015

A new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease

Potential discovery made possible through medical student’s summer internship According to the Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which have a profound...
December 3, 2015

How can I tell if she’s lying?

Sarcasm, white lies and teasing can be difficult to identify for those with certain disorders – new video inventory developed at McGill may...
November 27, 2015

Clinical Trial for Type 1 Diabetes Begins at JGH, MUHC

Landmark Clinical Trial of a Novel Combination Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes Begins at Jewish General Hospital and McGill University Health Centre Investigators...
November 27, 2015

Improving health, one step at a time

By MUHC Public Relations It may be surprising, but Canadians who live in densely-populated areas where stores, banks, schools and other services are...
November 27, 2015

In conversation with Dr. Phil Gold, pioneering cancer researcher

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the pioneering research by the McGill Faculty of Medicine’s Drs. Phil Gold and Samuel Freedman, who, together, discovered...
November 27, 2015