/foodscience/taxonomy/term/5/all en /foodscience/channels/news/pregnancy-enhances-natural-immunity-block-severe-flu-361713 <p>成人VR视频 scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection.</p> <p>Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy increases vulnerability to infections, researchers found that it strengthened an immune defense in mice, blocking the Influenza A virus from spreading to the lungs, where it can cause severe infection.</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:04:20 +0000 admin 1907 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/lab-grown-brain-cells-help-uncover-new-targets-parkinsons-treatments-361562 <p>Scientists have uncovered a new link between the immune system and the development of Parkinson鈥檚 disease.</p> <p>Researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) at 成人VR视频 have discovered that an immune response plays a key role in how toxic protein clumps, known as Lewy bodies, form in brain cells and contribute to disease.</p> <p>This suggests factors that trigger the immune system, such as chronic inflammation, exposure to toxins, or prolonged stress may not only correlate with Parkinson鈥檚, as previous research has found, but drive its development.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:09:57 +0000 admin 1905 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/small-berries-big-achievements-petit-fruit-grandes-realisations-361558 <p>He鈥檚 known as the king of cranberries. More than anyone else, <strong>Marc Bieler</strong> (DipAgr鈥�58, BA鈥�64) has contributed to Quebec鈥檚 thriving industry centred on a small red fruit with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Today, at the age of 86, this 成人VR视频 alumnus continues to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the family business and to give back to the community.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:19:27 +0000 admin 1904 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/mcgill-linked-axis-mission-one-two-finalists-nasa-selection-process-361498 <p>NASA has selected the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-led by 成人VR视频 Professor Darryl Haggard, to advance to the next stage of its $1 billion <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-establishes-new-class-of-astrophysics-missions-selects-studies/">space probe competition</a>.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:15:15 +0000 admin 1902 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/expert-mental-health-declining-among-quebec-high-school-students-report-finds-361497 <p>A report released today by <a href="https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/communique/eleves-secondaire-plan-psychologique?utm_source=dialoginsight&utm_medium=email">Institut de la statistique du Qu茅bec </a>finds that mental health issues are on the rise among high school students. The data indicate that rates of anxiety, depression, ADHD and other issues have been increasing since 2010.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:39:41 +0000 admin 1898 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/expert-world-aids-day-2024-361467 <p><a href="https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-aids-day/2024">World AIDS Day</a>, observed on Dec. 1, is a global effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, which affects nearly 40 million people worldwide.</p> <p><a href="/familymed/bertrand-lebouche"><b>Bertrand Lebouch茅</b></a><b>, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, and Clinician Scientist, Research Institute of the 成人VR视频 Health Centre, </b>can share his expertise on HIV prevention and improving patient care.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:16:39 +0000 admin 1896 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/experts-us-president-elect-donald-trump-said-he-plans-impose-25-cent-tariff-all-goods-canada-and-361462 <p>Experts: U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico</p> <p>These experts from 成人VR视频 are available to share their insights:</p> <p><a href="/desautels/vivek-astvansh" title="/desautels/vivek-astvansh"><b>Vivek Astvansh</b></a><b>, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Managemen</b>t, has expertise in Canada-U.S. trade relations, including supply chains, and in Canadian NATO defence spending.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:30:17 +0000 admin 1894 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/macdonald-campus-farm-wins-regional-award-milk-excellence-361453 <p>The Macdonald Campus Dairy Unit has been named best in the region in the 36th Agropur Club of Excellence for Milk Quality Awards.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:00:24 +0000 admin 1893 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/satisfaction-among-rem-users-after-one-year-operation-mcgill-study-finds-361380 <p>User satisfaction with the R茅seau express m茅tropolitain (REM) has increased since its first line opened in the summer of 2023, preliminary results from a survey by Transportation Research at 成人VR视频 (TRAM) indicate.聽聽</p> <p>Since 2019, TRAM has been conducting a longitudinal study on the REM. Preliminary results indicate that among the close to 1,700 REM users who participated in the survey this fall:聽</p> <ul> <li> <p>Satisfaction with the service increased to 79 per cent from 75 per cent in 2023;聽</p></li></ul> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:46:30 +0000 admin 1892 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/are-canadian-froot-loops-healthier-those-us-comments-prof-stephanie-chevalier-361378 <p>In <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sciences/2024-11-22/lu-vu-verifie/les-froot-loops-d-ici-sont-ils-meilleurs-que-ceux-des-etats-unis.php">a new article,聽<em>La Presse聽</em>investigates claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, Donald Trump's Secretary of Health nominee, that Froot Loops sold in Canada have far less ingredients than their American counterparts.聽</p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:33:37 +0000 admin 1889 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/new-drug-molecule-could-lead-new-treatments-parkinsons-disease-younger-patients-359804 <p>A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>鈥淲e are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson鈥檚 disease, at least for a subset of patients,鈥� said lead author聽<a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at 成人VR视频 and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1869 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/experts-lithium-battery-fire-near-port-montreal-359894 <p>A fire started Monday night in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries near the Port of Montreal, causing thick smoke and prompting the city to issue a precautionary lockdown notice for some residents.聽</p> <p>These experts from 成人VR视频 are available to share their insights on this topic.聽聽</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:29:52 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1867 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/indigenous-awareness-weeks-2024-september-19-october-2-359661 <p>Indigenous Awareness Weeks is a two-week series of events involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Its goal is to encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at 成人VR视频, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives also helps foster discussion among First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit on topics that are important to individuals and their communities.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:45:21 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1873 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/help-chronic-hives-new-app-and-north-americas-first-patient-registry-360119 <p>Tuesday, Oct. 1 is <a href="https://urticariaday.org/about-urticaria/">Urticaria Day</a>, raising awareness of a condition more commonly known as hives.</p> <p>This year, Canadians living with chronic hives have two new resources, developed in part by a 成人VR视频 researcher: North America鈥檚 first chronic urticaria patient registry and a new app for patient care.</p> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:09:03 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1865 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/experts-world-alzheimer-report-2024-359775 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html -->A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a <a href="https://www.alzint.org/resource/world-alzheimer-report-2019/">2019 report</a> that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:48:58 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1871 at /foodscience