Research
The link between obesity, the brain, and genetics
When it comes to weight gain, the problem may be mostly in our heads, and our genes Shawn Hayward, The Neuro Clinicians...
August 30, 2018
Introducing open science to MEG
MEG-BIDS will enhance data sharing, driving important research forward Victor Swoboda, The Neuro The development of a new standard for neuroscience data organization...
August 23, 2018
New technology can detect hundreds of proteins in a single sample
Improvement of barcoding technique offers cost-effective alternative to current technology McGill Reporter New technology developed by a...
August 14, 2018
Nordic nations, North Americans and Antipodeans rank top in navigation skills
People in Nordic countries, North America, Australia, and New Zealand have the best spatial navigational abilities, according to a new study led by...
August 14, 2018
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