Clinical trial significantly improves blood clot detection in stroke patients
Health - Jun 12
A groundbreaking clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes.
Life Sciences - Jun 12
Why some coral reefs resist bleaching
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Paleontology - Jun 11
UCalgary paleontologists identify closest known ancestor of tyrannosaurs
Paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur, named Khankhuuluu, which is the closest-known ancestor to the gigantic tyrannosaurs.
Life Sciences - Jun 10
Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops
Error loading page resources. Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. Breakthrough could help oat farmers boost yields, reducing reliance on chemicals used to speed up harvests For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.
Life Sciences - Jun 9
From puck drop to brain pop
What's happening inside the brain of a passionate hockey fan during a big game? A new study from the University of Waterloo gives us a closer look at how the brain functions when watching sports, with data showing how different a die-hard fan's experience is from that of a casual viewer.
Health - Jun 12
Immunotherapy: a new target found
Researchers at the IRCM discover that blocking the CD200R1 molecule in mice activates certain immune cells called macrophages, helping to eliminate blood cancers from their bodies.
Health - Jun 10
Novel method for transforming limestone into a bacteria-killing nanoparticle
UCalgary research team discovers novel method for transforming limestone into a bacteria-killing nanoparticle Researchers at the University of Calgary have teamed up with an Alberta-based company to t
Health - Jun 10
Anxious cats prone to recurring cystitis
UdeM's veterinarians reveal that anxiety plays a key role in feline idiopathic cystitis, an inflammation of the bladder, highlighting the importance of reducing the stress that cats sometimes feel.
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Health - Pharmacology - 12.06.2025
Immunotherapy: a new target found
Researchers at the IRCM discover that blocking the CD200R1 molecule in mice activates certain immune cells called macrophages, helping to eliminate blood cancers from their bodies. Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by mobilizing the immune system to attack tumour cells. Major advances, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (notably against the PD-1 protein), have produced impressive results against certain types of cancer, including melanoma and kidney cancer.
Life Sciences - Environment - 12.06.2025
Why some coral reefs resist bleaching
Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. McGill-led study shows that environmental history and microbiome stability shape how corals withstand extreme heat, offering insights for reef conservation in a warming world A new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama reveals why some corals resist bleaching while others don't: the answer lies in a complex partnership between corals and their microbial allies, shaped by the history of the waters they inhabit.
Health - 12.06.2025
A groundbreaking clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes. The study, published in The Lancet Neurology , is the first to show that extending imaging to include the heart within minutes of a patient's arrival to hospital with an acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the stroke's underlying cause.
Paleontology - 11.06.2025
Paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur, named Khankhuuluu, which is the closest-known ancestor to the gigantic tyrannosaurs. The finding by an international team of researchers - led by Jared Voris and Darla Zelenitsky, PhD, in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary - has been published in the journal Nature .
Health - Life Sciences - 10.06.2025
UCalgary research team discovers novel method for transforming limestone into a bacteria-killing nanoparticle Researchers at the University of Calgary have teamed up with an Alberta-based company to turn limestone into a long-lasting antimicrobial agent, a discovery that could help to cut the spread of harmful bacteria and fungi in food and health-care settings.
Life Sciences - Environment - 10.06.2025
Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops
Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. Breakthrough could help oat farmers boost yields, reducing reliance on chemicals used to speed up harvests For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.
Health - Veterinary - 10.06.2025
UdeM's veterinarians reveal that anxiety plays a key role in feline idiopathic cystitis, an inflammation of the bladder, highlighting the importance of reducing the stress that cats sometimes feel. Are recurring bouts of cystitis in cats linked to stress? Yes, indeed, according to a study of 33 cats by a behavioural medicine team at the CHUV, the animal hospital of Université de Montréal's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Life Sciences - 09.06.2025
What's happening inside the brain of a passionate hockey fan during a big game? A new study from the University of Waterloo gives us a closer look at how the brain functions when watching sports, with data showing how different a die-hard fan's experience is from that of a casual viewer. The researchers found that during offensive faceoff opportunities, fans deeply invested in hockey showed more activity in a part of the brain called the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex.
Health - 09.06.2025
This article takes stock of a vast international project, under the scientific direction of Walter Wittich, to define the biopsychosocial criteria for deafblindness What is deafblindness? More than the addition of two handicaps, deafblindness creates very specific challenges, since the loss of one sense is difficult to compensate for by another.
Environment - Health - 06.06.2025
Building climate resilience in the island nation of Dominica
An interdisciplinary study draws on interviews with Dominicans displaced by Hurricane Maria and Tropical Storm Erika to explore the risks associated with climate change in the Caribbean. A container was blown away by the force of the winds (Hurricane Maria) and is blocking the entrance to the Hospital in Portsmouth (North of Dominica) Credit: Patrick Cloos In September 2017, Hurricane Maria ripped through the Caribbean, devastating the small island nation of Dominica in the Lesser Antilles, between Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Health - Pharmacology - 05.06.2025
A team of University of Calgary researchers is calling it a game-changer for understanding gut health. It has been working on improving 3D models of the human intestine to create more-realistic experiments and tests to help diagnose and treat gastrointestinal issues. Using patient-derived organoids, which are akin to mini-guts, enabled the team to more accurately replicate the internal environment of an intestine on a new gut-on-a-chip platform.
Health - Pharmacology - 03.06.2025
Clinical research on psychedelics gets a boost from new study
Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. Consensus on how mindset and surroundings shape therapy outcomes is an important step toward regulatory approval for use of drugs like MDMA and psilocybin in treatment of debilitating mental health conditions As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an international study led by researchers at McGill University, Imperial College London, and the University of Exeter stands to improve the rigour and reliability of clinical research.
Health - 02.06.2025
Mapping exposure and vulnerability to gambling in Quebec
A research project charts the intersection of exposure and vulnerability to gambling to identify high-risk areas and help authorities make informed decisions. The lure of gambling is everywhere: slot machines, casinos, bingo halls, horse racing and lotteries are all'around us. People who are vulnerable to their call are exposed to their physical presence every day.
Health - 30.05.2025
Sixty per cent of childhood hearing loss is preventable
Vaccination can help prevent infection-related hearing loss in children, but its full potential remains untapped, especially in lowand middle-income countries, a study finds. Over 1.5 billion people worldwide are affected by some degree of hearing loss. While it is often linked to aging, a lesser-known but significant cause is infections contracted during childhood and adolescence, many of which are preventable.
Health - Life Sciences - 29.05.2025
Can clinicians predict how Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia will progress in the brain? UdeM medical professor Shady Rahayel looks into the question. At the Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine (CARSM), at Montreal's Sacré-Coeur Hospital, Université de Montréal medical professor Shady Rahayel sees many patients with REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD).
Health - Life Sciences - 29.05.2025
In a world first, CRCHUM researcher Martine Tétreault and her team identify a set of biomarkers that could someday make it easy to spot the disease in a patient's blood sample. Parkinson's disease is best known for its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, recent scientific advances generally emphasize the role of the immune system in the presence and development of the disease.
Health - Life Sciences - 29.05.2025
A new study by Marc Therrien's team at the IRIC unravels the mystery of the cancer-causing power of BRAF mutations and identifies novel ways of counteracting them. Researchers led by Université de Montréal pathology and cell-biology professor Marc Therrien have identified major structural changes that enable the BRAF protein to escape control and mimic its activation, giving it strong potential to cause cancer.
Life Sciences - 29.05.2025
Coffee can help you stay awake. But what does caffeine actually do to your brain once you're asleep? Using AI, a team of researchers has an answer: it affects the brain's "criticality". Caffeine is not only found in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world.
Sport - Health - 28.05.2025
It happens to the best of us: a week goes by and you haven't found time to get to the gym. Is there any point in making it up on the weekend? A University of Calgary kinesiology researcher offers a resounding - yes! A proof-of-concept study recently dug into how physical activity impacts and benefits your health.
Health - 27.05.2025
Chronic renal failure: discovery of a crucial biomarker
Millions of kidney patients stand to benefit from early diagnosis and prevention thanks to the breakthrough by scientists at the CRCHUM and UdeM. In a world first, Canadian scientists at the CRCHUM, the hospital research centre affiliated with Université de Montréal, have identified microRNA able to protect small blood vessels and support kidney function after severe injury.
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