Research
Targeting Ezh2 could improve Luminal B breast cancer outcomes
By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre New research published in Nature Communications suggests that genetic or pharmacological targeting of the epigenetic modifier...
August 7, 2018
Latent TB Treatment: Shorter is Better
Game-changing study on treatment of latent Tuberculosis shows a novel, short therapy is safer and more effective in children and adults than standard...
August 2, 2018
Hepatitis C: a revolutionary treatment to fight this silent disease
Source: Jewish General Hospital Amongst the 25,000 people infected by Hepatitis C in Montreal, 25% do not know that they are sick. Though...
August 1, 2018
Nano-sized traps show promise in diagnosing pathogenic bacterial infections
New device could quickly detect disease-causing bacteria, save lives Source: McGill Newsroom A new type of “lab on a chip” developed by McGill...
August 1, 2018
Rewriting our understanding of gastric tumours
Discovery opens door to new treatments for rare disease Source: McGill Newsroom The immune system can be an important ally in the...
July 30, 2018
Canadian first: Hemorrhage control device saves lives of critically injured patients
MUHC surgeons use new balloon catheter to quickly stop potentially fatal internal bleeding in patients with pelvic or abdominal injuries Source: MUHC...
July 18, 2018
Unique brain “fingerprint” can predict drug effectiveness
Technique can be used to better categorize patients with neurological disease, according to their therapeutic needs Shawn Hayward, The Neuro Personalized medicine...
July 10, 2018
15-minutes of exercise creates optimal brain state for mastering new motor skills
Exercise increases brain connectivity and efficiency McGill Newsroom If you want to learn to walk a tightrope, it’s a good idea to...
July 9, 2018
Towards a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease
McGill Newsroom A new study, published today in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, moves researchers closer to understanding one of the crucial proteins...
July 9, 2018
Pathway of Alzheimer’s degeneration discovered
Finding is key for future treatment and earlier diagnosis The Neuro Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill...
July 4, 2018
New Insight Into How Autism Might Develop in Human Brain
McGill Newsroom In a study published in Stem Cell Reports, a McGill University team of scientists led by Dr. Carl Ernst, researcher at the Douglas...
June 27, 2018
Molecule linked to cancer found to play role in depression
Discovery could lead to new treatments For approximately 30% of people suffering from depression treatment does not work. Medication to treat depression is...
June 26, 2018