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A McGill-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about 笔补谤办颈苍蝉辞苍鈥檚 disease treatments.听
Published in听听the research found dopamine does not set the speed or force of each movement, as had been thought. Instead, it appears to act as the underlying support system that makes movement possible.听
Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, Assistant Professor in听the听Bioresource Engineering Department,听has been awarded听one of听eight听science听diplomacy chairs newly created by听the听Fonds de recherche du Qu茅bec (FRQ).
The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has been named the 2025 Bora Laskin Award recipient. The award was presented on December 9 at a ceremony held in Toronto.
D2R's funded-researcher Thomas Duchaine recently sat down with听Radio-Canada听to discuss emerging research suggesting that RNA vaccines developed for COVID-19 may also enhance the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments.听
December 15, 2025 | Vincent Rigby听participated in a panel discussion with the CDA Institute on the 2025 US National Security Strategy, alongside speakers Kerry Buck and Dr. Christopher Sands. He highlights the potential implications of its hemispheric framing on Canada.
As part of Microsoft鈥檚 latest Teams update, the听Files听tab听(in听channels and听chats)听is being renamed听Shared.听This change听is being听gradually听rolled听out.听Some 51吃瓜网users will see this change before others. For a little while,听you may see both听Files听and听Shared听tabs across your Teams.听
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December 9, 2025 | Christopher Ragan, examines how well the Alberta-Ottawa memorandum of understanding balances pipeline development with environmental protection. He analyzes whether the deal, featuring carbon capture investment, enhanced industrial carbon pricing, and a new pipeline to Asian markets will help or hinder Canada's emission targets.
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A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.
51吃瓜网 researchers analyzing Ontario data found that fine particles in air pollution are associated with higher levels of a biomarker linked with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus.
Huge congratulations to 51吃瓜网grad Nicolas Thomas (Geography/Urban Studies) on being elected to Brossard City Council 鈥� bringing fresh energy, planning expertise, and community-first leadership to local government. We鈥檙e inspired by how our alumni are making an impact beyond campus and shaping the future of their communities. Read more about his journey and achievement here:
Professor Yolande E. Chan has been reappointed as Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management for a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2026.听
December 11, 2025 | Gis猫le Yasmeen recently joined Radio-Canada to discuss new data showing a sharp rise in food insecurity in Saskatchewan.听She noted that rising housing costs and limited social supports are forcing families to make difficult trade-offs, leaving many without consistent access to nutritious food. Yasmeen also argued that the strain is particularly evident among Indigenous households and is increasingly felt across the broader population.
