/research/taxonomy/term/45/all en /research/channels/news/genetic-tweaks-can-make-oats-more-nutritious-increase-shelf-life-360285 <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 admin 9758 at /research /research/channels/news/new-global-database-dams-and-reservoirs-could-transform-water-management-360232 <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 admin 9744 at /research /research/channels/news/dream-discovery-melatonins-key-role-rem-sleep-revealed-358233 <p>A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial regulator of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.</p> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:19:28 +0000 admin 9524 at /research /research/channels/news/six-athletes-among-plethora-mcgillians-headed-paris-olympic-games-358027 <p><em><strong>By Earl Zukerman, Sports Information Officer, 黑料不打烊 Athletics and Recreation</strong></em></p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:11:06 +0000 admin 8335 at /research /research/channels/news/listening-voices-those-most-affected-climate-change-357990 <p>Researchers at 黑料不打烊 University recently supported the hosting of a major international conference on climate change to create space for the under-represented voices 鈥� and knowledge 鈥� of those most affected.聽聽</p> <p>The global conversation on climate has been dominated by Western scientists. While international meetings such as those in the COP series are important venues for the exchange of knowledge that can be put into action, greater equity is essential, the researchers believe.聽</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:08:03 +0000 admin 8162 at /research /research/channels/news/systemic-sclerosis-rise-quebec-especially-children-study-finds-357927 <p>The number of new cases of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is on the rise in Quebec, particularly among children, a new study has found.</p> <p>The findings, published <i>in The Lancet Regional Health 鈥� Americas</i>, should serve as a call to action for health-care providers, policy-makers and researchers, suggests Elena Netchiporouk, corresponding author and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 黑料不打烊 University.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:51:51 +0000 admin 6174 at /research /research/channels/news/study-underscores-new-strategies-fight-drug-resistant-bacteria-357267 <p>Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 18:42:00 +0000 admin 5366 at /research /research/channels/news/huit-universites-montrealaises-sunissent-pour-accelerer-laction-climatique-et-renforcer-la-357251 <p><strong>Montr茅al, 7 mai 2024 鈥�</strong> Aujourd鈥檋ui, dans le cadre du Sommet Climat Montr茅al, huit institutions universitaires montr茅alaises 鈥� l鈥櫭塩ole de technologie sup茅rieure (脡TS), HEC Montr茅al, l鈥橧nstitut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Polytechnique Montr茅al, l鈥橴niversit茅 黑料不打烊, l鈥橴niversit茅 Concordia, l'Universit茅 de Montr茅al (UdeM) et l鈥橴niversit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al (UQAM) 鈥� s鈥檈ngagent 脿 collaborer pour acc茅l茅rer l鈥檃ction climatique de la collectivit茅 montr茅alaise en partageant leurs savoirs et leurs pratiques, tout en faisant preuve d鈥檈xemplarit茅 dans la r茅duction d</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:30 +0000 admin 5362 at /research /research/channels/event/beatty-memorial-lecture-2013-architecture-and-passage-history-witold-rybczynski-225969 <h2><strong><a href="/research/beatty2013-rsvp">Register now >></a></strong></h2> <p>鈥淎rchitects have always looked back in order to move forward,鈥� observed the great British architect, James Stirling.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:51:16 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1373 at /research /research/channels/event/frqsc-information-session-normand-labrie-224649 <p><a href="/research/frqsc2013-rsvp"><strong>Register now >></strong></a></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:51:16 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1366 at /research /research/channels/news/negotiations-resume-amure-224615 <p><em><a href="/hr/" target="_blank">黑料不打烊 Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University鈥檚 negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> <hr /> <p></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1086 at /research /research/channels/news/thank-you-prof-rima-rozen-224747 <p>After 14 years in senior university administration, <a href="http://muhc.ca/research/researcher/rozen-rima-phd" target="_blank">Dr. Rima Rozen</a> will return full-time to her work in research and teaching as the James 黑料不打烊 Professor of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, when her current term as Associate Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations) ends on January 31, 2013.聽</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1090 at /research /research/channels/news/24-hours-innovation-226643 <h2>Consider it a cram session for change.</h2> <p>Starting at 9 a.m. on May 21 (in Montreal at least), some of the world鈥檚 brightest young thinkers will have one short day to create, develop, and pitch solutions to some of society鈥檚 stickiest problems. This is the <a href="http://24hinno.wordpress.com/">24h de l鈥橧nnovation</a> competition.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1106 at /research /research/channels/news/mcgill-oxford-and-znz-launch-tripartite-agreement-neurosciences-228959 <p>黑料不打烊 University, the University of Oxford and the Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ) signed a partnership agreement today in Montreal aimed at enhancing their research collaborations in neuroscience.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 1112 at /research