Research
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