my黑料不打烊 - 黑料不打烊 News Releases /mymcgill/channels_item/1 en When using music to alleviate pain, tempo matters /mymcgill/node/43415 <p>Music has the best chance of providing pain relief when it is played at our natural rhythm, a 黑料不打烊 University research team has discovered.</p> <p>This suggests it may be possible to reduce a patient鈥檚 level of pain by using technology to take a piece of music someone likes and adjust the tempo to match their internal rhythm, the researchers said.</p> <p>The discovery was the subject of a paper published this week in <i>Pain</i>, the top journal in the field of pain medicine and research.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:32:01 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Remote sensing tools yield insights into abandoned pre-Columbian Mexican city /mymcgill/node/43410 <p>A 黑料不打烊 University researcher has discovered that Guiengola, a 15<sup>th</sup> century Zapotec site in southern Oaxaca, Mexico, which had been thought to be simply a fortress where soldiers were garrisoned, was in fact a sprawling, fortified city. It covered 360 hectares, with over 1,100 buildings, four kilometres of walls, a network of internal roads and a clearly organized urban layout with temples and communal spaces such as ballcourts, and the elites and commoners lived in separate neighbourhoods.<br /> <br /></p> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:57:34 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 鈥楲ast Ice Area鈥 in the Arctic could disappear much sooner than previously thought聽 /mymcgill/node/43407 <p>The Arctic鈥檚 鈥淟ast Ice Area鈥 (LIA) 鈥 a vital habitat for ice-dependent species 鈥 might disappear within a decade after the central Arctic Ocean becomes ice-free in summer, which is expected to occur sometime around mid-century, a <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02034-5">new study</a> by 黑料不打烊 University researchers using a high-resolution model has found.聽聽</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:17:23 +0000 黑料不打烊 University What drives mood swings in bipolar disorder? Study points to a second brain clock /mymcgill/node/43406 <p>A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body鈥檚 natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research.</p> <p>The 黑料不打烊 University-led study published in <a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ado9965"><i>Science Advances</i></a> marks a breakthrough in understanding what drives shifts between the two states, something that, according to lead author <a href="https://douglas.research.mcgill.ca/kai-florian-storch/">Kai-Florian Storch</a>, is considered the 鈥渉oly grail鈥 of bipolar-disorder research.</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:08:29 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dead galaxies, live signals: Astronomers uncover a fast radio burst鈥檚 surprising location /mymcgill/node/43404 <p>Astronomers studying the origins of enigmatic fast radio<a>聽</a>bursts (FRBs) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform our understanding of the universe鈥檚 most powerful and mysterious signals. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment Fast Radio Burst (CHIME/FRB) collaboration has pinpointed the location on the sky of a repeating FRB, known as FRB 20240209A, outside a dead galaxy, a finding unprecedented in FRB science. The researchers believe the FRB may have originated in a cluster of old, dead stars orbiting the dead galaxy.</p> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:41:09 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Shape-shifting materials are made more versatile /mymcgill/node/43402 <p>Finding new angles on an old artform, 黑料不打烊 researchers have increased the number of stable shapes that kirigami-based engineered materials can take, opening the way to a range of new applications.</p> <p>What makes these metamaterials special is not what they are made of 鈥 they can be plastic, cardboard or anything else 鈥 but how, thanks to shapes cut into them, they are able to morph from one form to another. To begin to understand the concept, think of pop-up illustrations of cut paper in books or greeting cards.</p> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:27:12 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find /mymcgill/node/43400 <p>Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity.</p> <p>A study involving over 600 fully vaccinated children in South Africa found those who were undernourished had substantially lower levels of antibodies against measles.</p> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:54:05 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Clouds have a surprising effect on surface warming, 黑料不打烊 climate researchers find /mymcgill/node/43377 <p>黑料不打烊 University researchers have <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41586-024-08323-x&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.loewen%40mcgill.ca%7C1aa187b701b5492b8a2a08dd30d48d35%7Ccd31967152e74a68afa9fcf8f89f09ea%7C0%7C0%7C638720411653005201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hAbOefehlKHoVxQELBFhl2SbManK7P767BMN7dbn5tw%3D&amp;reserved=0">discovered</a> that changes in clouds are slightly mitigating global warming.</p> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:07:07 +0000 黑料不打烊 University AI innovation unlocks non-surgical way to detect brain cancer spread /mymcgill/node/43373 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect the spread of metastatic brain cancer using MRI scans, offering insights into patients鈥 cancer without aggressive surgery.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:11:48 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Apex predators in prehistoric Colombian oceans would have snacked on killer whales today: 黑料不打烊 study聽聽 /mymcgill/node/43371 <p>Predators at the top of a marine food chain 130 million years ago ruled with more power than any modern species, 黑料不打烊 research into a marine ecosystem from the Cretaceous period revealed.聽</p> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:09:21 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Integrating historic data stands to improve climate models in the Global South /mymcgill/node/43369 <p>An international team led by 黑料不打烊 University researchers has devised a way to improve the accuracy of climate change models for the Global South by integrating historical records kept by missionaries and other visitors.</p> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:21:42 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Researchers link mysterious cosmic signals to collapsed stars聽 /mymcgill/node/43366 <p>An international team of scientists led by 黑料不打烊 University researchers has provided the clearest evidence yet that some fast radio bursts (FRBs) 鈥 enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio waves from space 鈥 originate from neutron stars, the ultra-dense remnants of massive stars that have exploded in a supernova. This finding, based on an analysis of the radio signal of a single FRB, advances our understanding of one of the universe鈥檚 most perplexing phenomena.聽</p> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:05:40 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction /mymcgill/node/43365 <table> <tr></tr> </table> <p>Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies.</p> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:55:20 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy /mymcgill/node/43362 <p>A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.</p> <p>黑料不打烊 University 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.</p> <p>DMD affects about one in 5,000 boys worldwide, often leading to wheelchair dependence by the teenage years and life-threatening complications in early adulthood.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:11:47 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 黑料不打烊 researchers help uncover rare gamma-ray flare from a distant black hole /mymcgill/node/43361 <p>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 黑料不打烊 University 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.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:12:12 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 黑料不打烊 researchers reveal how life-saving molecules are created /mymcgill/node/43359 <p>黑料不打烊 University researchers have discovered how certain microbes create potent drugs like antibiotics and anti-cancer therapies.</p> <p>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 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Structural Biology.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:11:01 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Understanding when and why people give bribes /mymcgill/node/43356 <p>黑料不打烊-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.</p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:05:07 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients could help many /mymcgill/node/43355 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies.</p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:48:35 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 黑料不打烊 University, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department Commemorate 70 Years of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados with a Full Day of STEAM Programming /mymcgill/node/43353 <p><span style="text-align:left">黑料不打烊 University, 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 黑料不打烊鈥檚 acclaimed Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados and promote STEAM education to students in Barbados.</span></p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:05:39 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Retailers boost profits while improving eating habits of clientele /mymcgill/node/43339 <p>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 黑料不打烊.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:56:02 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Addressing the mental health impacts of conflicts and climate change /mymcgill/node/43322 <p>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 黑料不打烊 University, 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.</p> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:21:00 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu /mymcgill/node/43319 <p>黑料不打烊 University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection.</p> <p>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.</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:04:20 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Lab-grown brain cells help uncover new targets for Parkinson鈥檚 treatments /mymcgill/node/43317 <p>Scientists have uncovered a new link between the immune system and the development of Parkinson鈥檚 disease.</p> <p>Researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) at 黑料不打烊 University 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.</p> <p>This suggests factors that trigger the immune system, such as chronic inflammation, exposure to toxins, or prolonged stress may not only correlate with Parkinson鈥檚, as previous research has found, but drive its development.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:09:57 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 黑料不打烊-linked AXIS mission is one of two finalists in NASA selection process /mymcgill/node/43316 <p>NASA has selected the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-investigated by 黑料不打烊 University Professor Daryl Haggard, to advance to the next stage of its $1 billion <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-establishes-new-class-of-astrophysics-missions-selects-studies/">space probe competition</a>.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:15:15 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Satisfaction among REM users is up after one year of operation, 黑料不打烊 study finds聽 /mymcgill/node/43313 <p>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 黑料不打烊 (TRAM) indicate.聽聽</p> <p>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</p> <ul> <li> <p>Satisfaction with the service increased to 79 per cent from 75 per cent in 2023;聽</p></li></ul> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:46:30 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis: study /mymcgill/node/43311 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>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.</p> <p>In the first-of-its-kind study, 黑料不打烊 University researchers detected a marked decrease in synaptic density鈥攖he connections between neurons that enable brain communication鈥攊n individuals at risk of psychosis, compared to a healthy control group.</p> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:37:10 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Saskatchewan鈥檚 first Centrosaurus and Citipes elegans fossils discovered by 黑料不打烊 researchers /mymcgill/node/43308 <p>Paleontologists and students from 黑料不打烊 University have documented Saskatchewan's first confirmed fossil specimens of <i>Centrosaurus</i>, a horned dinosaur species closely related to <i>Triceratops</i>.</p> <p>The search, conducted in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park along the South Saskatchewan River, also unearthed a rare mix of dinosaur and marine fossils, shedding light on a dinosaur fauna which existed on the edge of an ancient sea at a time of rising sea levels long before humans roamed the earth.</p> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:36:54 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New technology rapidly measures antioxidants in maple syrup /mymcgill/node/43306 <p>Researchers at 黑料不打烊 University 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.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:23:09 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties: study /mymcgill/node/43303 <p>A team of researchers from 黑料不打烊 and Universit茅 de Montr茅al鈥檚 Observatoire pour l鈥櫭ヾucation et la sant茅 des enfants (OPES, or observatory on children鈥檚 health and eduation), led by Sylvana C么t茅, spending two hours a week of class time in a natural environment can reduce emotional distress among 10- to 12-year-olds who had the most significant mental health problems before the program began.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:30:59 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Better education can mitigate post-harvest food losses, increase global food security /mymcgill/node/43302 <p>Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses 鈥 which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually 鈥 would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at 黑料不打烊 University.聽</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:54:54 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Temporary sound installations could help reduce noise pollution: study /mymcgill/node/43299 <p>Temporary sound installations can be a low-cost way of dealing with noise pollution in areas of high urban density, 黑料不打烊 University researchers have found.</p> <p>Dubbed the 鈥渘ew second hand smoke,鈥 noise pollution can have consequences ranging from simple annoyance to such serious health problems as hearing loss and high blood pressure and can exacerbate various mental health conditions.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:58:47 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Atlantic killer whales show dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals: study /mymcgill/node/43293 <p>Killer whales off Canada鈥檚 Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent 黑料不打烊-led study has found.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:06:07 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Researchers find design flaws and oversight issues in certain health apps, offer solutions for more effective tools /mymcgill/node/43291 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:56:13 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study /mymcgill/node/43259 <p>Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs鈥 natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests.</p> <p>The study compared effects of flavoured e-cigarettes to those of unflavoured ones.</p> <p>While previous research has shown that all forms of vaping can be harmful, the scholars said this study adds to a mounting body of evidence demonstrating how added flavourings to vaping solutions can exacerbate the dangers.</p> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:10:02 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Landmark study finds low-sugar diet in early childhood reduces lifetime risk of chronic disease /mymcgill/node/43257 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.</p> <p>The researchers pulled data from <a href="https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/">UK Biobank,</a> focusing on adults conceived just before and after the 1953 end of wartime sugar rationing in the United Kingdom.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:06:08 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Tracking biodiversity: 黑料不打烊 researchers outline strengths and challenges in new monitoring framework 聽 /mymcgill/node/43256 <p>As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Cal矛, Colombia, experts from 黑料不打烊 University are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation.</p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:09:37 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 黑料不打烊 aims to be a world leader in making dentistry sustainable /mymcgill/node/43132 <p>In response to growing concerns about climate change, 黑料不打烊 University researchers are exploring how even a routine dental visit can become a more sustainable practice</p> <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is calculating the carbon footprint of its entire operation, including several clinics that serve the public. The goal is to become among the first fully sustainable dental faculties in the world.</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:53:21 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Most Canadians consider public transit to be an essential service, according to initial results of a 黑料不打烊 study聽 /mymcgill/node/43134 <p>Most Canadians view public transit as an essential service and support increased provincial funding in response to current financial difficulties, according to preliminary results from a 黑料不打烊-led study.聽</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.mobility-canada.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canadian Mobility Survey</a> is underway in 10 major cities. The researchers, in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 School of Urban Planning, aim to evaluate the role public transit plays in urban Canadians鈥 daily travel and their ability to live a fulfilling life without using a car.聽聽</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:59:02 +0000 黑料不打烊 University How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases /mymcgill/node/43136 <p>As Canadians brace for 鈥渧itamin D winter鈥 鈥 months when the sun鈥檚 angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin 鈥 a 黑料不打烊 University study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.</p> <p>During childhood, the thymus helps train immune cells to distinguish between the body鈥檚 own tissues and harmful invaders. A vitamin D deficiency at that stage of life causes the thymus to age more quickly, the researchers discovered.</p> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:20:40 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Genetic tweaks can make oats more nutritious, increase shelf life /mymcgill/node/43138 <p>A recent study from 黑料不打烊 University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.</p> <p>The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.</p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:03:42 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds /mymcgill/node/43139 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children鈥檚 development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests.</p> <p>鈥淚t鈥檚 a surprising contradiction,鈥 said the study鈥檚 lead author,<a href="/newsroom/marilyn-ahun"> Marilyn Ahun</a>, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at 黑料不打烊 University. 鈥淥ur findings show the potential of multi-component programs, while revealing gaps that need to be addressed.鈥</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:36:01 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management /mymcgill/node/43141 <p>A groundbreaking <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03752-9">database</a> developed by the Global Dam Watch聽 (GDW)聽consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs.聽</p> <p>Co-ordinated and led by members of a research lab at 黑料不打烊 University, with funding from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Bank, the database integrates existing global datasets to provide the most comprehensive resource for large-scale analyses to date.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:35:35 +0000 黑料不打烊 University When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired: 黑料不打烊 study /mymcgill/node/43143 <p>A 黑料不打烊 University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in real-time.</p> <p>Published in the <i>Journal of the Acoustical Society of America</i> (JASA), the research shows that when people cannot hear their own speech, even briefly, their ability to move their jaw and tongue in a coordinated manner is impaired.</p> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:50:35 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 黑料不打烊 University Libraries Unveil Game-Changing Collections Centre: A New Era in Sustainable Book Preservation and Retrieval /mymcgill/node/43145 <p><b>October 1, 2024 鈥 Valleyfield, QC</b> 鈥 黑料不打烊 University is pleased to announce the official opening of the 黑料不打烊 University Collections Centre on October 1, 2024. This groundbreaking facility marks a historic milestone as 黑料不打烊's first-ever design-build project and sets a new standard for library preservation and sustainability in Quebec.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:51:17 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries /mymcgill/node/43147 <p>Researchers at 黑料不打烊 University have made <a href="https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(24)00506-X">a significant advance</a> in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.</p> <p>By addressing a long-standing issue with battery performance, this innovation could pave the way for safer, longer-lasting EVs.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:54:07 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New findings can help improve our understanding of winter weather in the St. Lawrence River Valley /mymcgill/node/43149 <p>A recent study at 黑料不打烊 University provides new insights into how winter storms develop in the St. Lawrence River Valley, findings that could potentially improve the accuracy of winter weather forecasts in the region.</p> <p>鈥淭hese findings are essential because even small temperature shifts, as little as one degree, can drastically change the type of precipitation, turning rain into freezing rain or snow,鈥 said Juliann Wray, lead author and PhD student in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.聽</p> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:15:23 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Help with chronic hives: A new app and North America鈥檚 first patient registry /mymcgill/node/43151 <p>Tuesday, Oct. 1 is <a href="https://urticariaday.org/about-urticaria/">Urticaria Day</a>, raising awareness of a condition more commonly known as hives.</p> <p>This year, Canadians living with chronic hives have two new resources, developed in part by a 黑料不打烊 University researcher: North America鈥檚 first chronic urticaria patient registry and a new app for patient care.</p> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:09:03 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New drug molecule could lead to new treatments for Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients /mymcgill/node/43153 <p>A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>鈥淲e are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson鈥檚 disease, at least for a subset of patients,鈥 said lead author聽<a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at 黑料不打烊 University and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2024: September 19 鈥 October 2 /mymcgill/node/43155 <p>Indigenous Awareness Weeks is a two-week series of events involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Its goal is to encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at 黑料不打烊 University, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives also helps foster discussion among First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit on topics that are important to individuals and their communities.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:45:21 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Using sunlight to turn two greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals /mymcgill/node/43156 <p>黑料不打烊 University researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:08:31 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Research finds sex-based differences in how brains handle threats /mymcgill/node/43158 <p>A new study has uncovered significant differences in how male and female mice process threats, even as they exhibit similar behavioural responses.</p> <p>The discovery suggests that including both male and female subjects in neuroscience research will lead to more accurate conclusions and ultimately better health outcomes.</p> <p>Understanding the influence of sex on brain function can help explain why males and females develop certain psychiatric disorders at different rates or with different symptoms, the researchers said.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:47:06 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Six students at 黑料不打烊 University receive Canada鈥檚 largest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarship /mymcgill/node/43160 <p>Six students have been named 黑料不打烊 University鈥檚 recipients of Schulich Leader Scholarships, the most generous student award for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies in Canada.</p> <p>黑料不打烊 alumnus Seymour Schulich, BSc鈥61, MBA鈥65, DLitt鈥04, established the Schulich Leader Scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded students who excel academically and display leadership, charisma and creativity.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:51 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New insights could help prevent psychosis relapses in youth and young adults /mymcgill/node/43161 <p>New findings from 黑料不打烊 University researchers could help clinicians understand the course of delusions in youth and young adults that signal the need for a timely intervention to prevent a full relapse of psychosis.</p> <p>Delusions 鈥 strong beliefs that don't align with commonly accepted reality鈥 are a defining symptom of psychosis but are not sufficiently understood.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:03:40 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts /mymcgill/node/43163 <p>Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by 黑料不打烊 University researchers has found.</p> <p>Digitally cataloguing, or digitizing, a herbarium specimen involves recording the species name and original location and uploading that record to a digital repository that is publicly accessible.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:47:33 +0000 黑料不打烊 University A better way to assess bridges鈥 earthquake safety /mymcgill/node/43165 <p>Researchers from 黑料不打烊 University have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize infrastructure for upgrading and improve emergency response plans.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:13:16 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Microbes in orbit: Understanding spaceflight鈥檚 impact on gut health /mymcgill/node/43167 <p>Scientists have uncovered how space travel profoundly alters the gut microbiome, yielding insights that could shape future space missions.聽</p> <p>The groundbreaking study, led by a 黑料不打烊 University researcher in collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD), NASA鈥檚 GeneLab and an international consortium, offers the most detailed profile to date of how space travel affects gut microbes.聽</p> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:45:37 +0000 黑料不打烊 University The brain鈥檚 balancing system /mymcgill/node/43169 <p>A finding by a 黑料不打烊-led team of neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:09:31 +0000 黑料不打烊 University