Premature babies: a simple test to gauge neurocognitive development
A longitudinal study has been established, and the team is completing data collection for the same children at…
Rural drivers at greater risk for impaired driving
According to the study, the profile of injured rural drivers differs from that of urban drivers in several…
Explaining how skin and other tissues stay strong
Using microscopy techniques to identify the network of actin filiments, the researchers found it includes star-shaped hubs and…
How embryos shape their limbs: a key discovery of “genetic brakes”
“This discovery illustrates how development relies on finely tuned and precise orchestration of gene expression,” said IRCM president…
Understanding how metformin works – UdeMnouvelles
Metformin has been used for decades to treat type-2 diabetes. Epidemiological studies have also suggested that it may…
A Canadian first: Allogeneic CAR-T cells to treat autoimmune Diseases
This month at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR), a first patient has received an allogeneic CAR-T therapy as part of…
A new online tool for tackling irritable bowel syndrome
Sensitivity to FODMAPs One of the central pillars of IBS management is the low-FODMAP diet, developed by a…
A new interface to study RNA biology
Scientists at Université de Montréal’s Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer have developed a new database that…
Confirmed: ultrasound neuromodulation helps manage pain
A new non-invasive neurostimulation technique capable of reaching deep regions of the brain has been used to elucidate…
A glimmer of hope for people living with chronic fatigue syndrome
Cluster of interconnected symptoms ME affects many body systems and produces a wide range of symptoms, including muscle…
Putting brain development on the map
Although it represents only a small fraction of body weight, the brain alone consumes about 20 per cent…
Neurons store and burn lipids, not just glucose
This had a direct impact on metabolic parameters, including energy reserves, food intake and body weight. For example,…