/plant/taxonomy/term/4/all en /plant/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’s disease.</p> <p>Researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) at ����VR��Ƶ 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’s, as previous research has found, but drive its development.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:09:57 +0000 admin 7321 at /plant /plant/channels/news/small-berries-big-achievements-petit-fruit-grandes-realisations-361558 <p>He’s known as the king of cranberries. More than anyone else, <strong>Marc Bieler</strong> (DipAgr’58, BA’64) has contributed to Quebec’s thriving industry centred on a small red fruit with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Today, at the age of 86, this ����VR��Ƶ 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 7320 at /plant /plant/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 ����VR��Ƶ 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 7318 at /plant /plant/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 Québec </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 7314 at /plant /plant/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 Lebouché</b></a><b>, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, and Clinician Scientist, Research Institute of the ����VR��Ƶ Health Centre, </b>can share his expertise on HIV prevention and improving patient care.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:16:39 +0000 admin 7312 at /plant /plant/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 ����VR��Ƶ 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 7310 at /plant /plant/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 7309 at /plant /plant/channels/news/satisfaction-among-rem-users-after-one-year-operation-mcgill-study-finds-361380 <p>User satisfaction with the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has increased since its first line opened in the summer of 2023, preliminary results from a survey by Transportation Research at ����VR��Ƶ (TRAM) indicate.  </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: </p> <ul> <li> <p>Satisfaction with the service increased to 79 per cent from 75 per cent in 2023; </p></li></ul> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:46:30 +0000 admin 7308 at /plant /plant/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, <em>La Presse </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. </p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:33:37 +0000 admin 7305 at /plant /plant/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 ����VR��Ƶ, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives also helps foster discussion among First Nations, Métis 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 7289 at /plant /plant/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 ����VR��Ƶ researcher: North America’s 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 7281 at /plant /plant/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 7287 at /plant /plant/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’s disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>“We are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson’s disease, at least for a subset of patients,” said lead author <a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at ����VR��Ƶ and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 7285 at /plant /plant/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. </p> <p>These experts from ����VR��Ƶ are available to share their insights on this topic.  </p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:29:52 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 7283 at /plant /plant/channels/news/using-sunlight-turn-two-greenhouse-gases-valuable-chemicals-359632 <p>����VR��Ƶ researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:08:31 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 7290 at /plant