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91��Ƶ scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

91��Ƶ — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000

An interdisciplinary team of 91��Ƶ researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada’s lakes, study finds

91��Ƶ — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:57:54 +0000

Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver.

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

91��Ƶ — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:47:07 +0000

Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the 91��Ƶ Health Centre (The Institute) and 91��Ƶ points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.

Researchers’ novel lab technique reveals how ice crystals form in clouds

91��Ƶ — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:10:34 +0000

Researchers have developed a novel method to detect and study how ice forms in mixed-phase clouds, significantly boosting scientists’ ability to forecast weather and model climate change.

Youth at risk of suicide show early warning signs that adults often miss

91��Ƶ — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:22:33 +0000

Drawing on a landmark 25-year study that followed Quebec children into adulthood, 91��Ƶ researchers have identified two distinct patterns in how suicidal thoughts emerge and the early signs that are often missed.

Suicidal thoughts are increasingly common among youth, but how they begin and what mental health symptoms often precede them are poorly understood, the researchers said.

Racial-minority business owners can benefit from ‘white guilt,’ marketing study finds

91��Ƶ — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:17:56 +0000

Researchers who explored how consumers’ ethical values can shape their shopping habits suggest that business owners from marginalized racial groups can appeal to socially conscious consumers by highlighting their identity, helping promote racial equity through values-driven purchasing.

Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human

91��Ƶ — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:41:55 +0000

Fragments of ancient viral DNA once dismissed as “junk” may play a role in controlling our genes, according to a new international study.

Using a novel method to trace the evolutionary history of viral DNA, researchers from 91��Ƶ and Kyoto University uncovered sequences that had been overlooked in earlier genome annotations.

Common hereditary cancer mutation in Quebec traced to single ancestor

91��Ƶ — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:17:28 +0000

Researchers have shed new light on the most common genetic variant linked to hereditary cancer in Quebec’s French-Canadian population. Their findings could result in cheaper and more effective screening methods.

The variant is associated with Lynch syndrome, a condition that greatly increases the risk of colorectal and other cancers.

Simple texting platform helps farmers adopt greener methods, 91��Ƶ-led study finds

91��Ƶ — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:58:27 +0000

Farmers who exchanged text messages with peers were significantly more likely to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the power of peer learning in digital formats, a new study co-authored by 91��Ƶ Professor Aurélie Harou found.

Study helps explain why chronic pain is often discounted

91��Ƶ — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:04:15 +0000

A new study by 91��Ƶ researchers shows that chronic pain, often invisible to medical tests, can be better assessed when doctors take a holistic approach.

By combining biological data with information about patients’ mental health, sleep and stress, the researchers say they were able to create a fuller picture of chronic pain. They said their findings, published in Nature Human Behaviour, stand to improve how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

New study reveals promising strategy to retrain neutrophils to target breast cancer

91��Ƶ — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:44:30 +0000

A ground-breaking study conducted by researchers from 91��Ƶ, the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and MIT has identified a novel approach to combat aggressive breast cancers by retraining neutrophils, the body’s first responders, to directly kill tumour cells. This research offers new hope for patients with breast cancers that do not respond well to existing immunotherapies.

91��Ƶ scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to make lithium-ion batteries

91��Ƶ — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:11:10 +0000

A team of 91��Ƶ researchers, working with colleagues in the United States and South Korea, has developed a new way to make high-performance lithium-ion battery materials that could help phase out expensive and/or difficult-to-source metals like nickel and cobalt.

Study reveals trained immunity may cause lung damage

91��Ƶ — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:09:16 +0000

Trained immunity – a process being explored in vaccine and therapy development to boost immune defences – appears be counterproductive in certain contexts, researchers at 91��Ƶ and the Research Institute of the 91��Ƶ Health Centre (The Institute) have found.

Trained immunity is when the body’s first line of defence remembers past threats and becomes more reactive, responding more strongly to future infections even if they are different, by changing how immune cells behave.

Gender bias holds back female surgeons, study finds

91��Ƶ — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:52:29 +0000

Women now make up over half of medical students in Canada, but only one-third of practising surgeons. A new study suggests part of the gap stems from gender norms embedded in workplace culture. The researchers at 91��Ƶ say subtle but persistent biases may be driving women out of the field.

Perceived social status tied to cardiovascular risks in women but not in men

91��Ƶ — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:38:56 +0000

Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely than other people to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by researchers at 91��Ƶ and Concordia universities.

New discovery remarkably improves immunotherapy in bladder cancer and beyond

91��Ƶ — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:28:40 +0000

BCG therapy—the gold standard treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), where the cancer has not penetrated the muscle layer—is one of the earliest forms of cancer immunotherapy.

How tapping into nurses’ full potential could ease health system strain

91��Ƶ — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:09:35 +0000

As health care systems across Canada and beyond struggle with staff shortages, international experts are backing a promising strategy: expanding the role of advanced practice nurses.

The ‘Montreal Model’ of ketamine therapy yields more sustained depression relief

91��Ƶ — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:14:58 +0000

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine’s benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.

Led by researchers at 91��Ƶ, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.

The study enrolled patients with chronic, treatment-resistant depression, most of which were experiencing suicidal thoughts and struggling with other mental health conditions.

How disrupted daily rhythms can affect adolescent brain development

91��Ƶ — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:15:44 +0000

A new 91��Ƶ-led study suggests that disrupting the body’s internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an in-utero risk factor linked to certain brain disorders.

Previous research has shown that a mother’s infection during pregnancy, such as the flu, can increase a child’s risk of developing conditions like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders later in life. Irregular sleep patterns – often a sign of circadian rhythm disruption – are also associated with these conditions.

Airbus and 91��Ƶ are driving innovation in aerospace with an agreement for experiential learning and research

91��Ƶ — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:55:35 +0000

91��Ƶ and Airbus, a world leader in aviation and aerospace, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaborative agreement to foster innovation, training and research in this key sector. This partnership will increase synergies between industry and academia while offering new perspectives to members of the 91��Ƶ community.

A gateway to research and innovation

Couples who co-create a shared worldview find greater meaning in life

91��Ƶ — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:34:48 +0000

Fostering shared understanding between romantic partners may be a powerful way for people to navigate uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, a study by 91��Ƶ researchers suggests.

Why some coral reefs resist bleaching

91��Ƶ — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:20:47 +0000

A new study led by researchers at 91��Ƶ 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.

Dragonfly study challenges traditional ideas about biodiversity conservation

91��Ƶ — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:49:30 +0000

A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought – a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.

Program helps cancer survivors return to work with confidence

91��Ƶ — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:13:37 +0000

A new pilot project led by 91��Ƶ researchers is showing early success in helping cancer survivors return to work, addressing an aspect of recovery they say is often overlooked.

iCanWork is an online support program being developed by Christine Maheu, Associate Professor at 91��Ƶ’s Ingram School of Nursing, in collaboration with BC Cancer.

Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops

91��Ƶ — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:10:29 +0000

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.

Oats, a key crop both for human consumption and animal feed, are a major agricultural product in Canada, contributing to a global market work $8 billion. The Canadian oat crop is estimated to be worth approximately $900 million. But a short growing season and unpredictable late-season frost mean Canadian oat farmers face significant challenges.

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, 91��Ƶ study suggests

91��Ƶ — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:03:12 +0000

Methane emissions from Canada’s non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at 91��Ƶ. The findings spotlight a major gap in the country’s official greenhouse gas inventory and raise urgent questions about how methane leaks are monitored, reported and managed.

Clinical research on psychedelics gets a boost from new study

91��Ƶ — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:07:50 +0000

As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an international study led by researchers at 91��Ƶ, Imperial College London, and the University of Exeter stands to improve the rigour and reliability of clinical research.

Citizen science project aims to map biodiversity across Canada

91��Ƶ — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:08:58 +0000

A nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country’s biodiversity, one photo at a time. From June 1 to Oct.1, Blitz the Gap is mobilizing citizen scientists, researchers and nature enthusiasts to document species from coast to coast to coast,

Meeting the public transit needs of aging Canadians

91��Ƶ — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:03:54 +0000

For older Canadians, having transportation options that allow them to maintain their independence is key to being able to remain in their own homes, or “age in place.” While many continue to drive, public transit – when available – can offer a low-cost, flexible alternative that helps older adults stay active and connected to their communities.

Biological markers for teen depression

91��Ƶ — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:17:17 +0000

Using a novel lab method they developed, 91��Ƶ researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also predicted how symptoms might progress over time.

The findings of the clinical study could pave the way for earlier detection, before symptoms worsen and become hard to treat.

Family Medicine Residency: New doctors headed to the Outaouais

91��Ƶ — Wed, 21 May 2025 13:18:54 +0000

In 2025, 923 future medical residents were matched to positions in Quebec through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), including 484 in family medicine – the largest single cohort of future family physicians ever to be trained in the province. In the Outaouais region all 15 available places have been filled, all in family medicine.

Study links dementia care gaps in Quebec to socio-economic status

91��Ƶ — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:17:01 +0000

A new study has found stark differences in the dementia care received by people in richer and poorer neighbourhoods in Quebec, despite the universal health-care system.

Forests thrive where values run deep

91��Ƶ — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:32:25 +0000

Forests on Indigenous lands in Panama have remained remarkably stable over the past two decades – more so than in protected areas – thanks in no small part to deeply rooted cultural values, a 91��Ƶ-led study suggests.

Members of marginalized groups are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, study finds

91��Ƶ — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:28:13 +0000

Members of socially and economically marginalized groups in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, a new study has found.

Co-authored by 91��Ƶ civil engineering professor Daniele Malomo, the study is the first in Canada to examine earthquake vulnerability through the lens of equity.

91��Ƶ researchers lead project to reform youth mental health care in Canada

91��Ƶ — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:17:47 +0000

New data from a national project led by 91��Ƶ researchers shows that redesigning youth mental health services can significantly cut wait times and connect more young people to care.

Researchers delve into incels’ rejection of work and study

91��Ƶ — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:08:46 +0000

The critically acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence has put a spotlight on the culture and ideas of incels (involuntary celibates), an online subculture of people (mostly male and heterosexual), who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner, largely due to their perceived unattractiveness.

91��Ƶ researchers highlight disparities in ‘aging in place’

91��Ƶ — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:52:56 +0000

While health status is an important factor in whether a person is able to grow old in their home and community (age in place), researchers at 91��Ƶ have shed new light on the social factors that can also have an impact, both directly and through their impact on health over a lifetime.

Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

91��Ƶ — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:45:09 +0000

Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a 91��Ƶ-led study warns.

Published in PNAS Nexus, the study is the first to estimate the scale of global river contamination from human antibiotics use. Researchers calculated that about 8,500 tonnes of antibiotics – nearly one-third of what people consume annually – end up in river systems around the world each year even after in many cases passing through wastewater systems.

Ultrasound unlocks a safer, greener way to make hydrogels

91��Ƶ — Thu, 08 May 2025 13:03:45 +0000

Researchers at 91��Ƶ, in collaboration with Polytechnique Montréal, pioneered a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators. This breakthrough offers a faster, cleaner and more sustainable approach to hydrogel fabrication, and produces hydrogels that are stronger, more flexible and highly resistant to freezing and dehydration. The new method also promises to facilitate advances in tissue engineering, bioadhesives and 3D bioprinting.

Predicting hockey IQ: Researchers’ method of assessing young hockey talent could be a game-changer

91��Ƶ — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:13:02 +0000

In a study that is the first of its kind, a research team led by a 91��Ƶ professor has developed a more objective way to identify ice hockey players’ game intelligence, or “hockey IQ.” And the method, which pairs objective test results with scouting insights, is likely to yield the most accurate results, the researchers suggest.

Breakthrough discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome

91��Ƶ — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:55:14 +0000

91��Ƶ researchers, in collaboration with colleagues in Israel and Ireland, have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with remarkable accuracy, potentially transforming how CRPS is diagnosed and treated.

New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care

91��Ƶ — Mon, 05 May 2025 13:56:29 +0000

A 91��Ƶ-led research collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in understanding how cancer spreads.

A clinical study of ovarian and colorectal cancer patients found cancer cells move in the bloodstream in clusters more commonly than was previously thought. The discovery could help doctors more quickly identify which cancer patients are at high risk of having their cancer spread to other organs, knowledge that could guide treatment decisions. The findings also potentially open new avenues for treatment.

Sun safety declining in Canada amid rise in skin cancer cases

91��Ƶ — Fri, 02 May 2025 14:44:48 +0000

Despite decades of public health messaging, Canadians are spending more time in the sun and using less sun protection – raising alarms among researchers as melanoma cases continue to climb.

That trend is highlighted in a 91��Ƶ-led study that analyzed national survey data collected between 2011 and 2018 from over 77,000 people, representing a weighted sample of 21 million Canadians.

Researchers improve the accuracy of AI writing tools

91��Ƶ — Thu, 01 May 2025 14:33:42 +0000

A 91��Ƶ-led team of researchers has developed a new method that significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of large language models (LLMs) when generating computer code and other structured text.

Large language models (LLMs) are powerful AI tools that are capable of writing everything from essays to programming scripts in a wide range of languages. However, they often make mistakes when generating text that must conform to constraints, leading to errors or outputs that don’t work. Existing solutions to fix these issues are often unreliable or too slow.

91��Ƶ researchers develop practical new tool for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment

91��Ƶ — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:59:27 +0000

A team of 91��Ƶ researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment.

Study suggests we don’t just hear music, but ‘become it’

91��Ƶ — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:56:55 +0000

An international study co-authored by 91��Ƶ psychologist Caroline Palmer suggests our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on findings in neuroscience, music, and psychology, support Neural Resonance Theory (NRT).

NRT maintains that rather than relying on learned expectations or prediction, musical experiences arise from the brain’s natural oscillations that sync with rhythm, melody and harmony. This resonance shapes our sense of timing, musical pleasure and the instinct to move with the beat.

Researchers identify two new crocodile species

91��Ƶ — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:59:51 +0000

91��Ƶ researchers, in collaboration with Mexican scientists, have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both off the Yucatán Peninsula. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts, the researchers say.

Our brains can communicate wordlessly, through our eyes

91��Ƶ — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:07:35 +0000

91��Ƶ researchers have demonstrated something long assumed: that glances can transmit information about one’s mental state to others without a single word being exchanged. They speculate that this primal ability may have played a role in assuring survival of human society at times when making a sound could have attracted predators.

Drugs targeting ‘zombie cells’ show promise for treating chronic back pain

91��Ƶ — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:32:42 +0000

In a preclinical study led by 91��Ƶ researchers, two drugs targeting “zombie cells” have been shown to treat the underlying cause of chronic low back pain. The condition affects millions of people worldwide.

Current treatments manage symptoms through painkillers or surgery, without addressing the root cause.

Fighting honey fraud with AI technology

91��Ƶ — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:10:40 +0000

91��Ƶ researchers have developed an AI-powered method to verify the origin of honey, ensuring that what’s on the label matches what’s in the jar. The breakthrough offers a potential solution to a long-standing problem.

“Honey is one of the most fraud-prone commodities in global trade. It often involves mislabelling where it was produced or the types of flowers that bees collected nectar from,” said lead author Stéphane Bayen, Associate Professor and Chair of 91��Ƶ’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry.

New drone-assisted 3D model offers a more accurate way to date dinosaur fossils

91��Ƶ — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:09:29 +0000

A new study from 91��Ƶ is reshaping how scientists date dinosaur fossils in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park (DPP). Using advanced drone-assisted 3D mapping, researchers have uncovered significant variations in a key geological marker, challenging long-standing methods of determining the ages of dinosaur fossils.

What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to the brain’s dopamine system

91��Ƶ — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:18:25 +0000

A 91��Ƶ-led study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with psychosis.

“This could help explain why cannabis use increases the risk of hallucinations and delusions, key symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders,” said first author Jessica Ahrens, a PhD student in 91��Ƶ’s Integrated Program in Neuroscience.

91��Ƶ discovery sheds new light on autism, intellectual disabilities

91��Ƶ — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:39:13 +0000

A new study by 91��Ƶ researchers yields insights into how the disruption of calcium transport in the brain is linked to autism and intellectual disability. The findings, published in the journal Nature, not only upend a long-held belief among neuroscientists, but could pave the way for treatments.

COVID-19 boosters help avoid breakthrough infections in immunocompromised people, 91��Ƶ-led study finds

91��Ƶ — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:26:36 +0000

New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at 91��Ƶ say.

Humpback whales’ use of memory to time their migration could prove less effective amid climate change

91��Ƶ — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:09:16 +0000

A new study led by 91��Ƶ researchers indicates that humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific combine real-time environmental cues with their memories of conditions in their Antarctic feeding grounds to determine when to embark on their annual 10,000-kilometre journey. With climate change accelerating, the researchers warn this strategy may become less effective amid shifting ocean conditions.

AI analysis challenges autism diagnosis criteria

91��Ƶ — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:11:03 +0000

An analysis of digital health records using large language models (LLMs) is challenging a long-held belief about the clinical identifiers of autism.

A new study led by researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 91��Ƶ and Mila Quebec AI Institute found that social communication factors may not be as important in identifying the condition as previously believed.

Study of velvet worm slime could revolutionize sustainable material design

91��Ƶ — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:02:30 +0000

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by 91��Ƶ researchers. Their findings outline how a naturally occurring protein structure, conserved across species from Australia, Singapore and Barbados over nearly 400 million years of evolution, enables the slime’s transformation from liquid to fibre and back again. It’s a discovery that could inspire next-generation recyclable bioplastics.

Tracking contaminant accumulation in Arctic marine mammals

91��Ƶ — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:49:32 +0000

A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical insights as climate change reshapes the region's food web.

AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds

91��Ƶ — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:11:59 +0000

A new study from 91��Ƶ researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers to make better-informed decisions.

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91������Ƶ scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more