Research
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