Research

Think arthritis is a natural consequence of aging that affects only seniors? Arthritis, the leading cause of disability, affects 1 in 5 adults,...

New software programs should help identify potential avenues for improved drug treatments for diabetes and other diseases  Proteins sometimes run amuck. All the...

A Canadian research team led by Dr. Mark Ware from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montréal has...

Study of cardiac condition could lead to design of better cardiac device Researchers have discovered how to predict some cardiac arrhythmias several steps...

By McGill Reporter Staff Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro – at McGill and the McGill University Health...

Canadian researchers identify new drug target considered a potential game-changer for cancer patients It is estimated that half of all cancer patients suffer...

Using one of the world’s most extensive genetics data sets, an international research team led by Dr. Brent Richards of the Lady Davis...

Cancer immunotherapy, a relatively new frontier in cancer treatment, works by enhancing the capacity of one's immune system to attack cancer cells. To...

Stigma against fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a leading cause of developmental delay in North America, can lead to prejudice and discrimination or...

McGill study to determine if calcium supplements increase risk of cardiovascular events Make no bones about it, calcium is essential for good health....

The researchers identified the mode of action of one bacterium called Pseudomonas aeruginosa A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University...

Having low levels of vitamin D doubles the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, an association that researchers conclude supports a causal relationship Low...