Research
Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human
New method for tracing viral DNA through evolution uncovers hidden sequences with gene-regulating potential, prompting a closer look at the human genome 25...
July 23, 2025
Common hereditary cancer mutation in Quebec traced to single ancestor
Findings could lead to low-cost genetic screening for people in Quebec at risk for certain inherited cancers Researchers have shed new light on...
July 23, 2025
Powering off cancer: Slowing down the spread of aggressive breast cancers by targeting their cellular powerhouse
One in eight Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. Even though...
July 23, 2025
Study helps explain why chronic pain is often discounted
Researchers use machine learning to bridge the gap between what patients feel and what medical tests can measure, opening the door to better...
July 23, 2025
Clinical Observership Program: Bridging lab research and patient care
Four postdoctoral trainees take part in a new initiative that deepens their understanding of the diseases they study by observing clinical practice alongside...
July 18, 2025
How tapping into nurses’ full potential could ease health system strain
McGill research informs global nursing strategy aimed at improving patient care As health care systems across Canada and beyond struggle with staff shortages,...
July 16, 2025
New study reveals promising strategy to retrain neutrophils to target breast cancer
Innovative strategy has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of breast cancer, particularly for patients who have developed resistance to targeted therapies ...
July 16, 2025
Study reveals trained immunity may cause lung damage
Discovery could help explain why some people are more vulnerable to lung damage during severe inflammation Trained immunity – a process being explored...
July 16, 2025
CLIC competition helps McGill-backed health tech start-ups bring ideas to life
Winning innovations aim to help children regain motor function; reduce pain in women’s health care While training as a neuroscientist, Roberto Felipe Salamanca-Giron...
July 16, 2025
Gender bias holds back female surgeons, study finds
From ill-fitting instruments to assumptions about competence, surgical culture sidelines women, first Canadian study of its kind suggests. Women now make up over...
July 10, 2025
Artificial intelligence shows promise as an educational tool for parents of children undergoing food allergy treatment
New study from The Institute evaluates reliability of ChatGPT as a resource to support families during oral immunotherapy. A new study led by...
July 10, 2025
England’s successful diabetes prevention program as blueprint for Canada
Canada can learn from England's diabetes prevention program to build its own initiatives to combat rising rates of diabetes, argue a team of...
July 2, 2025
