Research
How neurons grow: teamwork behind new dendritic branches
For the brain to function properly, neurons must form complex networks by establishing precise connections, or synapses, with the dendrites of other neurons....
November 20, 2025
Endoscopic ultrasound outperforms standard technique for evaluating liver disease
A new study led by Amine Benmassaoud, MD, and Yen-I Chen, MD, has shown that endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is superior to the traditional...
November 20, 2025
Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in fetal brain growth
McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Centre using brain imaging gain rare insight into how prenatal exposure to modern, high-THC cannabis affects...
November 19, 2025
McGill researchers contribute to international study on DNA synthesis
A study published in Science reveals how a single protein helps cells decide when to produce the building blocks of DNA — a discovery with...
November 18, 2025
Tomoko Takano awarded Medal for Research Excellence
The Kidney Foundation of Canada has presented Tomoko Takano, MD, PhD, with the 2025 Medal of Research Excellence. The medal is awarded annually...
November 18, 2025
AFib after ablation: no increased stroke risk after stopping blood thinners
A groundbreaking international study co-led by the Ottawa Heart Institute and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has found that...
November 17, 2025
Charles-Bruneau Foundation announces $50 Million to accelerate pediatric cancer research
The Charles-Bruneau Foundation has announced a historic five-year, $50 million commitment (2025–2030) to support pediatric hematology-oncology research across Quebec's four university hospital centres...
November 17, 2025
Lesser-known eating disorder just as severe as anorexia and bulimia, study finds
A diagnosis often viewed as less serious than anorexia and bulimia – and the most common eating disorder worldwide – can cause just...
November 17, 2025
Livestock tuberculosis bacteria shown to be more virulent than human strains
New research led by Sarah Danchuk, PhD, and Marcel Behr, MD, M.Sc., at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The...
November 17, 2025
Nerve injuries can affect the entire immune system, study finds
Nerve injuries can have long-lasting effects on the immune system that appear to differ between males and females, according to preclinical research from...
November 11, 2025
McGill researchers identify bacteria that could provide an early warning of blue-green algae toxicity
Researchers at McGill University have identified bacteria that can indicate whether a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom is likely to be toxic, offering a potential...
November 11, 2025
Nada Jabado honoured with Outstanding Achievements in Cancer Research award
Renowned pediatric cancer expert was recognized by the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance at its national conference on November 2: "Dr. Nada Jabado, recipient...
November 7, 2025
