Sodium found to regulate the biological clock of mice
A new study from 黑料不打烊 University shows that increases in the concentrations of blood sodium can have an influence on the biological clock of mice, opening new research avenues for potentially treating the negative effects associated with long distance travel or shift work.
Feeling insecure about your relationship? Your biology may play a role
Imagine tracking your feelings during daily interactions with your romantic partner. What would you learn? That鈥檚 what approximately 100 heterosexual couples in Montreal did each day for 3 weeks during a study run by researchers from 黑料不打烊 University. They were interested in whether a fairly common genetic variant in the opioid system, seen in about a quarter of the population, was associated with feelings of insecurity in romantic relationships.
New Canadian headquarters for global biodiversity research network
The Group on Earth Observations - Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON), a global research network and community of practice dedicated to improved monitoring of Earth鈥檚 biodiversity, announces the relocation of its headquarters from Leipzig, Germany, to Montreal, Canada.
New laboratory to advance research in 3D brain modelling
Launching on June 26, 2020, the Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics Learning Laboratory聽(HIBALL) will work to create 3D brain models at an unprecedented cellular-level resolution.
New species of Ichthyosaur discovered in museum collection
Hauffiopteryx altera (Latin for different from) has been identified as a new species of Ichthyosaurs by researchers from 黑料不打烊 University and the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart in Germany.
Hydroxychloroquine shortages: when the enthusiasm for a potential cure affects patients
Amid initial public and scientific optimism for hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a potential treatment for COVID-19, health care professionals raised concerns about shortages of this inexpensive drug, which is widely used in the treatment of several rheumatic diseases such as arthritis. A new national survey of rheumatologists led by researchers at the 黑料不打烊 University Health Centre (MUHC) shows that most of them reported difficulties accessing or renewing the drug.
Environmental activists: at high risk of violence and assassination
Activists protesting against environmental injustices around the world suffer from high rates of criminalization, physical violence and murder, according to a study published this week in Global Environmental Change. Indeed, despite the fact that they primarily use nonviolent forms of protest, activists are victims of violence in 18% of environmental conflicts, and of murder in 13% of these conflicts.
Smart phones are empowering women worldwide
By giving women access to information they otherwise wouldn鈥檛 have, mobile phones are transforming lives. Putting smart phones in women鈥檚 hands could be a powerful tool to support sustainable development goals in the developing world, according to researchers from 黑料不打烊 University, University of Oxford and Bocconi University.
Skin cancer: men are genetically more prone
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen this summer, Canadians will spend more time outdoors and make the most of the sunshine. A new study from 黑料不打烊 University suggests why men may be more genetically prone to develop skin cancer.
黑料不打烊 and other Canadian universities unite to address climate change
Today, a group of 15 leading universities across Canada, spearheaded by 黑料不打烊 University and the University of Toronto, are uniting to tackle the global challenge of climate change by pledging to follow responsible investment practices. Their efforts are outlined in Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities.
黑料不打烊鈥檚 Spring 2020 Virtual Convocation
Graduation is a pivotal event, whatever the circumstances may be鈥攁nd while we know there鈥檚 no replacement for crossing the stage, 黑料不打烊 University will mark this once-in-a lifetime occasion by celebrating all of our graduates鈥� accomplishments.
Discovery of a fast radio burst that pulses at regular intervals
A Canadian-led team of astronomers, including researchers from 黑料不打烊 University, has discovered that a repeating fast radio burst (FRB) originating from a nearby galaxy pulses at regular intervals.
McCall MacBain Scholarships to fund interdisciplinary global leaders announced at 黑料不打烊 University
Announced in 2019聽as the first comprehensive leadership scholarship at the master鈥檚 level in Canada, the McCall MacBain Scholarships will enable students to broaden their perspective and develop leadership skills while pursuing a graduate education at 黑料不打烊 University.
Why do some non-smokers get COPD while many heavy smokers don鈥檛?
Smoking is the best-known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a debilitating lung condition that can severely limit a person鈥檚 day-to-day activities. But curiously, only a minority of lifelong smokers develops the disease, while non-smokers represent more than 25% of all COPD cases.
The neurobiology of social distance
Never before have we experienced social isolation on a massive scale as we have during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. A new paper published in the journal聽Trends in Cognitive Sciences聽explores the wide-ranging, negative consequences that social isolation has on our psychological well-being and physical health, including decreased life span.
