Why I’m giving my data away

To cure brain diseases, neuroscientists must collaborate This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis...
July 10, 2019

Opening science for patients

Ben Stecher thinks researchers have a moral obligation to share data Shawn Hayward, The Neuro Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) six...
July 9, 2019

Research team receives $6M to find new ways to treat metastatic breast cancer

Source: Terry Fox Research Institute What is the best way to starve cancer cells? What role does obesity play in metastatic breast cancer...
July 4, 2019

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

New research led by McGill’s Goodman Cancer Research Centre improves our understanding of microRNAs MicroRNAs are tiny molecules of nucleic acid that control...
June 27, 2019

McGill researchers reveal how protein mutation is involved in rare brain development disorder

Discovery could provide clues to potential therapies Rearing its head in infancy, Christianson Syndrome is a rare disorder whose symptoms include intellectual disability,...
June 27, 2019

Gut bacteria associated with chronic widespread pain for first time

People with fibromyalgia show variations in microbiome composition Source: MUHC Scientists have found a correlation between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations...
June 20, 2019

Serotonin linked to somatic awareness, a condition long thought to be imaginary

New research suggests serotonin could be involved in a condition where patients experience physical discomforts for which there is no physiological explanation Source:...
June 19, 2019

Birgit Frauscher – NeuroXXceptional

Dr. Birgit Frauscher is a neurologist and researcher specializing in epilepsy research and patient care at The Neuro. She is the winner of...
June 18, 2019

Pregnancy-specific anxiety may impact how long a woman exclusively breastfeeds her child

Source: McGill Newsroom Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the World Health Organization for the first six months of life because of the benefits...
June 18, 2019

A Quebec first: Research chair in women’s heart health

Heart & Stroke and McGill University to create Early-Career Professorship in Women’s Heart Health Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation The first research chair in Quebec focused...
June 18, 2019

Solving an ALS mystery

Overpowered synaptic activity may lead to motor neuron death Victor Swoboda, The Neuro Gary Armstrong, a scientist at The Neuro, is helping solve...
June 13, 2019

‘Seeing’ clearly into the brain

The Neuro is world’s first R&D site for innovative new brain camera Anita Kar, The Neuro A new brain imaging scanner will enable researchers...
June 13, 2019