Research
Searching for the signature causes of BRCAness in breast cancer
A mutation pattern or “signature” linked to defects in two genes points to other ways an important DNA repair mechanism can be shut...
August 30, 2017
Onward to open science
The Neuro to launch open research publishing platform with F1000 By Shawn Hayward, The Neuro A new partnership between The Neuro and F1000...
August 30, 2017
Pinpointing the origins of autism
Abnormalities shown to first appear in brain networks involved in sensory processing By Shawn Hayward, The Neuro The origins of autism remain mysterious....
August 29, 2017
Artificial intelligence predicts dementia before onset of symptoms
New technology could improve patient care, accelerate search for Alzheimer’s treatments McGill Newsroom Imagine if doctors could determine, many years in advance, who...
August 22, 2017
MUHC study calls for action to help adolescents with diabetes transition to adult care
Researchers point out significant gaps in transition care services for young adults with diabetes in Quebec McGill Newsroom Adolescence can be a turbulent...
August 22, 2017
Could olfactory loss point to Alzheimer’s disease?
Promising finding suggests odour identification tests may help scientists track the evolution of the disease in persons at risk McGill Newsroom By the...
August 16, 2017
A new role for an old actor could predict prostate cancer recurrence
By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre A recent study published in the journal Genes & Development highlights the work of Drs. Vincent...
August 15, 2017
Researching how CBME can help ensure that our physicians are skilled and competent
By Diane Weidner Early in her journey towards becoming a physician, Dr. Milena Garofalo recognized a need to integrate more simulation-based training in...
August 9, 2017
Newly discovered pathway for pain processing could lead to new treatments
Mouse study finds cancer drugs show potential to replace opioids in managing chronic pain McGill Newsroom The discovery of a new biological pathway...
August 9, 2017
Playing with your brain
New studies show the negative impact of action video games McGill Newsroom Human-computer interactions, such as playing video games, can have a negative...
August 8, 2017
Costs associated with homelessness are high, suggesting need for shift to programs to end homelessness
Support services for homeless people with mental illness in Canada’s biggest cities cost more than $55K a year per person on average, study...
August 8, 2017
Eating protein at all three meals could help seniors stave off muscle decline
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consistent intake of protein is the key ingredient to maintaining...
August 8, 2017