Uncovering new targets for the treatment of cystic fibrosis

Study establishes roadmap for future research on therapies for cystic fibrosis and other protein trafficking diseases Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common...
January 22, 2016

Guidelines for human genome editing

Model used for in vitro fertilization to identify genetic defects could provide policy guideposts Human genome editing for both research and therapy is...
January 22, 2016

Second language acquisition may depend on how brain talks to itself

MNI researchers explore why learning a second language is easier for some people than for others Learning a second language is easier for...
January 22, 2016

Targeted drug delivery could help fight tumors and local infections

Some drug regimens, such as those designed to eliminate tumors, are notorious for nasty side effects. Unwanted symptoms are often the result of...
January 20, 2016

Human sounds convey emotions better than words do

Brain uses “older” systems/structures to preferentially process emotion expressed through vocalizations It takes just one-tenth of a second for our brains to begin...
January 18, 2016

3D images of enzymes may lead to improved antibiotics

Research advances understanding of how crucial proteins function Taking clear pictures of megaenzymes isn’t easy. But it’s definitely worth it. These proteins play...
January 14, 2016

An IRCM team unveils a mechanism that controls neuron production from stem cells

The discovery could contribute to the development of cell therapies and more targeted treatments against cancer A study conducted by a research team...
January 14, 2016

Decisions! Decisions! Brain Study Shows There’s More Than Meets the Eye When Making Choices

Scientists at the Montreal Neuro shed light on little-studied part of the brain MONTREAL---If you’re pondering whether to buy a Galaxy smartphone or...
December 17, 2015

Using acupuncture to treat voice disorders

Recent study points to potential new treatment Vocal disorders caused by overuse affect one in ten adults at some point over their lifetime...
December 11, 2015

Micro-Map of Hippocampus Lends Big Hand to Brain Research

MNI researchers share new tool with scientists world-wide to accelerate research A new detailed map of the hippocampal region of the brain, compiled by researchers...
December 9, 2015

Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play

Please Remember to Gift Lottery Products Responsibly Lottery tickets are fun-filled and exciting presents, but they are not suitable gifts for minors.  Studies...
December 9, 2015

A new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease

Potential discovery made possible through medical student’s summer internship According to the Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which have a profound...
December 3, 2015