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