New study explores impact of biological sex affects brain aging and memory function

Source: Douglas Mental Health University Institute Aging is associated with episodic memory decline and alterations in memory-related brain function. However, it remains unclear...
November 21, 2019

The visible touch: natural rewiring in the congenitally blind brain

New study sheds lights on pathways involved in rerouting the sense of touch to brain region originally used for vision in the congenitally...
November 21, 2019

Rare respiratory diseases: the MUHC unique approach combining immunology and respiratory expertise for children and adults

Source: MUHC The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a proud member of the Genetic Disorders of Mucociliary Clearance...
November 20, 2019

Three Neuro researchers receive ALS Canada funding

Stefano Stifani, Patrick Dion, and Rahul Kumar will study genetics and cell types involved with ALS Source: ALS Society of Canada via the Neuro...
November 19, 2019

An innovative project for amputees: the arrival of osseointegration in Quebec

Thanks to the expertise of the McGill University Health Centre, the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal and funding from the Government of Quebec, a first...
November 15, 2019

$929,000 for brain cancer research

In five years, A Brilliant Night has donated more than $4.2 million to fight this terrible disease Source: Shawn Hayward, The Neuro A...
November 15, 2019

Air pollution nanoparticles linked to brain cancer

Source: Newsroom New research from McGill University links air pollution nanoparticles to brain cancer. Greater exposure to combustion nanoparticles produced by fuel burning...
November 14, 2019

New insights into how insulin interacts with its receptor

For nearly 100 years since its discovery, scientists have struggled to fully understand how insulin interacts with its receptor, making it difficult to...
November 14, 2019

An exceptional donation to support autism research

Source: The Neuro and CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation Q1K: A collaborative undertaking involving 1,000 families to transform autism care The CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, the Douglas Mental Health University Institute...
November 13, 2019

Genes & night shift work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK_OxvG-3qc Source: Douglas Research Centre What are the impacts of nighttime shift work on gene expression and circadian rhythms? Laura Kervezee from Drs. Diane...
November 12, 2019

McGill researcher shares 2019 CCRC experience

The 5th Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC) organized by the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance  (CCRA) took place from November 3 to 5 at...
November 12, 2019

New understanding of antibiotic synthesis

Insight into way enzymes work could shape future therapeutic production Researchers at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine have made important strides in understanding...
November 8, 2019