In conversation with ethico-legal AI genomics expert Ma’n H. Zawati

  We recently spoke with Ma'n H. Zawati, an Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics, and the Research Director of the Centre of...
February 13, 2025

Communication between body muscle and the brain influences fertility, study finds

Discovery could lead to new treatment strategies for infertility, but raises potential concerns about emerging therapies for muscular dystrophy and obesity A newly...
February 13, 2025

D2R awards over $6 million to support Core Platforms

The D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative has awarded more than $6 million to support eight Core Platforms at McGill University and one at...
February 12, 2025

New discovery sheds light on male infertility

McGill researchers reveal how a lipid signalling pathway regulates sperm function, paving the way for innovative diagnostics Infertility affects millions worldwide, yet 34%...
February 12, 2025

Groundbreaking study unveils protein link between obesity and heart disease

New research sheds light on potential therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease prevention In a landmark study published in Nature Genetics, researchers from the Lady...
February 12, 2025

Optomapping: A breakthrough method for exploring synaptic connections in the brain

Pioneering technique developed by researchers at The Institute offers new insights into how neurons communicate Scientists at The Research Institute of the McGill...
February 5, 2025

Collaboration and Open Science

The Centre for Precision Psychiatry – Quebec is facilitating the psychiatry of tomorrow The Montreal General Hospital Foundation (MGHF) is pleased to support...
February 5, 2025

World Cancer Day 2025: Advancing Care with Precision

The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI) and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute), are leading transformative...
January 29, 2025

What drives mood swings in bipolar disorder? Study points to a second brain clock

Researchers working with mice discover novel brain mechanism, potentially identifying new targets for treatment A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body’s...
January 29, 2025

“The show must go on”: Vocal stigma prevents professional performers from seeking help 

Landing a job as a professional singer requires a melodious, clear and captivating voice. On the other hand, damaged vocal cords can lead...
January 29, 2025

AI innovation unlocks non-surgical way to detect brain cancer spread

In new study, MRI combined with machine learning reveals presence of cancer cells with 85-per-cent accuracy Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)...
January 24, 2025

Semaglutide—known as Ozempic—can be beneficial to people with type 1 diabetes

A first randomized clinical trial shows that semaglutide use in type 1 diabetes is associated with improved glucose management, weight loss and lower...
January 24, 2025