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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.

Classified as: Research Institute of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Health Centre, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, William Foulkes, simon gravel
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Published on: 17 Jul 2025

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 co-authored by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Professor Aurélie Harou found.

Published on: 16 Jul 2025

A new study by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ 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.

Classified as: Etienne Vachon-Presseau, chronic pain, Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain
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Published on: 15 Jul 2025

A ground-breaking study conducted by researchers from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, 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. 

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Published on: 14 Jul 2025

A team of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers, working with colleagues in the United States and South Korea, 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.

Classified as: Jinhyuk Lee
Published on: 11 Jul 2025

Trained immunity – a process being explored in vaccine and therapy development to boost immune defences – appears be counterproductive in certain contexts, researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and the Research Institute of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ 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.

Classified as: Maziar Divangahi, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Research Institute of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Health Centre, Department of Medicine, lungs, vaccine development
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Published on: 10 Jul 2025

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ say subtle but persistent biases may be driving women out of the field.

Classified as: surgery, workplace culture, gender, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Published on: 10 Jul 2025

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and Concordia universities.

Classified as: judy luu, heart health, women’s heart health, Cardiology
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Published on: 2 Jul 2025

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.

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Published on: 26 Jun 2025

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.

Classified as: Kelley Kilpatrick, Ingram School of Nursing, healthcare, nurse practitioners
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Published on: 25 Jun 2025

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, 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.

Classified as: Kyle Greenway, anxiety; depression; neuroscience; psychiatry; stress; suicide
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Published on: 18 Jun 2025

A new Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾-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.

Classified as: Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Research Centre, Nicolas Cermakian, brain disorders, circadian disruption
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Published on: 17 Jun 2025

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾Â 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾Â community.

A gateway to research and innovation

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Published on: 16 Jun 2025

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers suggests.

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Published on: 16 Jun 2025

A new study led by researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ 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.

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Published on: 12 Jun 2025

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