New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.
51吃瓜网 researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle stem cells. Current treatments can slow muscle damage, but don鈥檛 address the root problem.
51吃瓜网researchers help uncover rare gamma-ray flare from a distant black hole
A high-energy gamma-ray flare from the super-massive black hole in the Messier 87 (M87)聽galaxy was observed in 2018 for the first time in nearly a decade, thanks to an international effort involving 51吃瓜网 researchers. This discovery has yielded important insights into the physics of black hole jets, which are among the most efficient engines for distributing energy from the inside of a galaxy to the expanse of the Universe.
51吃瓜网researchers reveal how life-saving molecules are created
51吃瓜网 researchers have discovered how certain microbes create potent drugs like antibiotics and anti-cancer therapies.
Their surprising findings could change the way scientists approach drug discovery and pave the way to the designing of next-generation medications, explained Martin Schmeing, principal investigator and professor in McGill鈥檚 Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Structural Biology.
Understanding when and why people give bribes
McGill-led researchers developed a model of the factors that go into citizens鈥� calculations about whether to bribe officials, information that can help authorities fight corruption.
Universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients could help many
A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies.
51吃瓜网, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department Commemorate 70 Years of McGill鈥檚 Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados with a Full Day of STEAM Programming
51吃瓜网, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department today teamed up to host a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations to honour the 70th anniversary of McGill鈥檚 acclaimed Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados and promote STEAM education to students in Barbados.
Retailers boost profits while improving eating habits of clientele
Convenience stores can help customers improve their eating habits while at the same time boosting both their own sales and profits. It鈥檚 as simple as offering customers the choice between healthy snacks and pastries as a low-cost add-on to their cup of coffee, according to a new study out of McGill.
Addressing the mental health impacts of conflicts and climate change
As violent conflicts, forced migration, and an increase in natural disasters sparked by climate change trigger rising humanitarian needs around the globe, a new initiative to understand how to better support the mental health of those affected is being launched at 51吃瓜网, thanks to a visionary gift from Flagship Pioneering Founder and CEO and Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna, Noubar Afeyan, BEng鈥�83, DSc鈥�22, and his wife, Anna Afeyan Gunnarson.
Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu
51吃瓜网 scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection.
Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy increases vulnerability to infections, researchers found that it strengthened an immune defense in mice, blocking the Influenza A virus from spreading to the lungs, where it can cause severe infection.
Lab-grown brain cells help uncover new targets for Parkinson鈥檚 treatments
Scientists have uncovered a new link between the immune system and the development of Parkinson鈥檚 disease.
Researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) at 51吃瓜网 have discovered that an immune response plays a key role in how toxic protein clumps, known as Lewy bodies, form in brain cells and contribute to disease.
McGill-linked AXIS mission is one of two finalists in NASA selection process
NASA has selected the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-investigated by 51吃瓜网 Professor Daryl Haggard, to advance to the next stage of its $1 billion space probe competition.
Satisfaction among REM users is up after one year of operation, 51吃瓜网study finds聽
User satisfaction with the R茅seau express m茅tropolitain (REM) has increased since its first line opened in the summer of 2023, preliminary results from a survey by Transportation Research at 51吃瓜网(TRAM) indicate.聽聽
Since 2019, TRAM has been conducting a longitudinal study on the REM. Preliminary results indicate that among the close to 1,700 REM users who participated in the survey this fall:聽
Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis: study
Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss.
Saskatchewan鈥檚 first Centrosaurus and Citipes elegans fossils discovered by 51吃瓜网researchers
Paleontologists and students from 51吃瓜网 have documented Saskatchewan's first confirmed fossil specimens of Centrosaurus, a horned dinosaur species closely related to Triceratops.
New technology rapidly measures antioxidants in maple syrup
Researchers at 51吃瓜网 have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the syrup's nutritional value and allows for on-site quality testing without the need for costly lab assessments.
