/newsroom/taxonomy/term/7031/all en /newsroom/article/biofilms-eradication-has-begun <p>Have you ever heard of biofilms? They are slimy, glue-like membranes that are produced by microbes, like bacteria and fungi, in order to colonize surfaces. They can grow on animal and plant tissues, and even inside the human body on medical devices such as catheters, heart valves, or artificial hips. Biofilms protect microbes from the body’s immune system and increase their resistance to antibiotics. They represent one of the biggest threats to patients in hospital settings.</p> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:00:14 +0000 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Newsroom 32007 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/study-sheds-light-causes-cerebral-palsy-254345 <p>Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in children. Every year 140 children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy in Quebec. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:15:00 +0000 cynthia.lee@mcgill.ca 24376 at /newsroom