Ingram School of Nursing - News /nursing/channels_item/2 en Researchers identify new jellyfish species in fossils near Quebec City /nursing/node/53947 <p>Researchers studying 450-million-year-old fossils discovered about 50 kilometres northeast of Quebec City have identified a new species of basal medusozoan: <em>Paleocanna tentaculum</em>, a soft-bodied, tube-shaped polyp with a ring of tentacles. Closely related to modern jellyfish, it is a rare discovery. Only a few other species in its subphylum have ever been described in the fossil record.</p> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:37:27 +0000 鶹ýվ AI tool pinpoints cells driving aggressive cancers /nursing/node/53934 <p>鶹ýվ researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers.</p> <p>The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rather than treating all cancer cells as if they behave the same way.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:47:49 +0000 鶹ýվ Internalization of homophobia and transphobia may undermine mental health benefits of religiosity or spirituality for LGBTQIA+ people, study finds /nursing/node/53925 <p>Non-affirming religious doctrine may engender internalized homophobia or transphobia among LGBTQIA+ people of faith, undermining the positive mental health outcomes otherwise associated with religiosity and spirituality, a 鶹ýվ study has found.</p> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:47:58 +0000 鶹ýվ Non-producing oil and gas wells emit microbial methane at rates 1,000 times higher than previously estimated /nursing/node/53911 <p>Microbial methane leaking from non-producing oil and gas wells is being emitted at rates about 1,000 times higher than previously estimated, according to a new study led by 鶹ýվ researchers.</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:52:18 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ inaugurates new facilities at Macdonald Campus to advance teaching and research on climate‑resilient agriculture /nursing/node/53909 <p>鶹ýվ today inaugurated state‑of‑the‑art teaching greenhouse and plant phenotyping research facilities at its Macdonald Campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. These represent major investments in teaching and research focused on food security, crop resilience and sustainable agriculture.</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:32:51 +0000 鶹ýվ Researchers turn to mussels and mistletoe to design sustainable materials /nursing/node/53907 <p>Taking inspiration from how mussels and mistletoe plants build natural fibres and adhesives, researchers at 鶹ýվ have developed a new way to manufacture complex materials that could offer a more environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional plastics and glues.</p> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:58:15 +0000 鶹ýվ Largest-ever study of psychedelics could help advance their use in treating mental health disorders /nursing/node/53905 <p>Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that several psychedelic drugs – including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca – produce a common pattern of brain activity despite their distinct chemistries.</p> <p>An international consortium led by a 鶹ýվ researcher pooled brain imaging data from labs across five countries, creating the largest study of its kind to date.</p> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:39:31 +0000 鶹ýվ Stability of brain’s internal compass may help explain how memories last /nursing/node/53900 <p>A new discovery by 鶹ýվ researchers sheds light on how we retain memories over time, even though brain activity is constantly changing.</p> <p>Published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-10096-w"><i>Nature</i></a>, the preclinical study found the brain’s internal compass remains remarkably stable over time. The findings suggest this steady sense of direction may act as an anchor for memory.</p> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:29:09 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ launches initiative to strengthen Canada’s healthcare system /nursing/node/53898 <p>鶹ýվ has launched the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) to apply a systems-based approach and advance technology-enabled solutions to drive change in Canadian healthcare.</p> <p>Mounting pressures – from limited access to family doctors to surgical backlogs and emergency room crowding – are straining Canada’s health system. The Initiative will explore ways to resolve these growing challenges through cross-sector partnerships.</p> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:38:22 +0000 鶹ýվ Researchers warn of risks posed by ‘contaminants of emerging concern’ found in crops, agricultural soil /nursing/node/53895 <p>A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.</p> <p>CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as “forever chemicals”). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:17 +0000 鶹ýվ Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows /nursing/node/53887 <p>A 鶹ýվ-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.</p> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:18:52 +0000 鶹ýվ New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles /nursing/node/53885 <p>A new injectable gel developed by researchers at 鶹ýվ and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.</p> <p>While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in <i>Biomaterials,</i> the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.</p> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:15:32 +0000 鶹ýվ Study shows how tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia /nursing/node/53877 <p>Researchers at 鶹ýվ used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.</p> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:15 +0000 鶹ýվ Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients /nursing/node/53860 <p>Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.</p> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:36:49 +0000 鶹ýվ Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help /nursing/node/53857 <p>Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.</p> <p>鶹ýվ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:16:18 +0000 鶹ýվ How stepping into nature affects the brain /nursing/node/53844 <p>Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.</p> <p>Researchers at 鶹ýվ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000 鶹ýվ Making solar power’s land use more efficient /nursing/node/53841 <p>As solar energy rapidly is becoming the world’s largest renewable power source, new research from 鶹ýվ offers a clearer picture of how much land that growth could require and how smarter choices could mitigate solar energy’s land footprint.</p> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:24:28 +0000 鶹ýվ Findings of 鶹ýվ study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention /nursing/node/53838 <p>A new 鶹ýվ study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:46:40 +0000 鶹ýվ Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say /nursing/node/53836 <p>A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health.</p> <p>Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark skinned show clear markers of cellular aging associated with immune-system damage and also score lower on a measurement of self-worth. Cellular aging and low self-worth are both associated with relatively poor health outcomes.</p> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:24:38 +0000 鶹ýվ Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment /nursing/node/53834 <p>Scientists at 鶹ýվ and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2519625123" target="_blank">a preclinical study.</a></p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000 鶹ýվ Cognitive biases of talent scouts can undermine sports teams’ success /nursing/node/53831 <p>Sports talent scouts’ decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the <i>International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology </i>has suggested.</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:58:25 +0000 鶹ýվ New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth /nursing/node/53829 <p>Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.</p> <p>Those were among 95 “facilitators” yielded by their review of previously published research on the subject. Autistic youth are less physically active than their peers, who are already not physically active enough, the researchers said, noting that physical activity could be beneficial to their physical, social and emotional health.</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:21:49 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ researchers optimize process for converting human urine into clean energy /nursing/node/53827 <p>Researchers at 鶹ýվ have improved the efficiency of a method for converting human urine into clean energy.</p> <p>The method employs microbial fuel cells (MFCs), which use bacteria to turn organic waste into electricity, providing a sustainable and low-cost means of treating wastewater while generating energy from an abundant source. The 鶹ýվ research provides insights into which urine concentrations are optimal for this process.</p> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:07:32 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ researchers build the best light-powered, room-temperature computer yet /nursing/node/53819 <p>鶹ýվ and Queen’s University researchers have built an improved version of a computer that uses light to solve extremely hard problems more quickly and at larger scale than existing systems, without the need for cryogenic cooling.</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:57 +0000 鶹ýվ Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues /nursing/node/53816 <p>Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:53:23 +0000 鶹ýվ Plants retain a ‘genetic memory’ of past population crashes, study shows /nursing/node/53814 <p>Researchers at 鶹ýվ and the <a href="https://research.fs.usda.gov/nrs">United States Forest Service</a> have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity. Because genetic diversity helps species adapt to climate change, disease and other stresses, the study suggests it is vital to consider a population’s history-influenced genetics alongside its size and habitat in conservation planning.</p> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:32:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Economic, educational and gender inequities can contribute to problematic social media use among teens, findings suggest /nursing/node/53811 <p>A new 鶹ýվ study suggests that problematic social media use among teens is in part related to broader social inequalities.</p> <p>Zékai Lu, a PhD student in 鶹ýվ’s Department of Sociology and author of the study, had set out to determine whether problematic social media use is driven mainly by individual traits or whether the social environment of the country a teen lives in also plays a significant role.</p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:42:44 +0000 鶹ýվ People can learn to reject unfair advantages, even when it costs them /nursing/node/53808 <p>A new <a href="https://elifesciences.org/articles/102800">study</a> co-authored by 鶹ýվ researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.</p> <p>“We often benefit personally from an unequal distribution of resources, a phenomenon known as advantageous inequity – for example, receiving a higher salary than a colleague with the identical role,” said senior author Ross Otto, a psychology professor. “Here we ask whether people can learn to punish advantageous inequity merely by observing the inequity-averse preferences of another person.”</p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:32:11 +0000 鶹ýվ Addressing shame should be a focal point of treatment of childhood sexual abuse survivors, researchers suggest /nursing/node/53807 <p>A 鶹ýվ-led study on the role played by shame in the continuing trauma suffered by survivors of childhood sexual abuse indicates that addressing shame should be a focal point of treatment. Clinicians should use strategies that normalize disclosure, validate survivors’ feelings and integrate shame-resolution techniques into their therapy plans, the researchers suggested.</p> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:43:35 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ to partner with United Arab Emirates and Indonesia to train next generation of professionals and drive societal change /nursing/node/53803 <p>For over 50 years, 鶹ýվ has been collaborating with Indonesia’s education sector. Now a planned donation of US$12.8 million from the UAE via the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to 鶹ýվ will establish the <b>UAE-Indonesia Future Leaders Program</b> to support Indonesia’s national and global development objectives. The program will mobilize expertise and scholarship to lead societal change and respond to future needs and challenges in areas such as sustainability, engineering, health, and teacher education that are crucial to Indonesia’s future.</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:08:51 +0000 鶹ýվ Pan-Canadian Genome Library Achieves Major National Milestone with Agreement to Integrate >15,000 genomes from HostSeq and BQC19   /nursing/node/53802 <p>The Pan-Canadian Genome Library (PCGL), hosted at 鶹ýվ, today announced a major milestone in the implementation of Canada’s national genomics infrastructure with the planned integration of data from CGEn’s HostSeq Initiative and the Biobanque Québécoise de la COVID-19 (BQC19). This achievement marks a significant step in transforming Canada’s world-class genomic data assets into a coordinated, accessible, and impactful national resource. </p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:21:08 +0000 鶹ýվ Study suggests protein made in the liver is a key factor in men’s bone health /nursing/node/53800 <p>New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males.</p> <p>A 鶹ýվ-led study published in <i>Matrix Biology</i> found that a protein made in the liver helps regulate bone growth in male mice, but not in females. The findings may help explain why men with liver disease are more likely to experience bone loss.</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:01:37 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ researchers develop quick test that stands to curb antimicrobial resistance /nursing/node/53798 <p>鶹ýվ researchers have developed a diagnostic system capable of identifying bacteria –and determining which antibiotics can stop them – in just 36 minutes, a major advance in the global effort to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Current clinical testing methods typically take 48 to 72 hours, leaving physicians without timely guidance.</p> <p>The researchers say this innovation arrives at a critical moment due to the urgency of the AMR crisis, which arises from bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics.</p> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:48:47 +0000 鶹ýվ Pathological lying in teens is associated with executive function deficits, study indicates /nursing/node/53794 <p>Teenagers who are pathological liars also tend to struggle with executive function deficits, such as poor memory or impulse control, researchers have found.</p> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:17:11 +0000 鶹ýվ Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren’t that simple /nursing/node/53792 <p>The familiar labels “night owl” and “early bird,” long used in sleep research, don’t fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found.</p> <p>The 鶹ýվ-led study published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-66784-8"><i>Nature Communications</i></a> found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.</p> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:05:32 +0000 鶹ýվ Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds /nursing/node/53781 <p>A preclinical study published in <i>Nature</i> has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:58:01 +0000 鶹ýվ A rich social environment is associated with better cognitive health outcomes for older adults, study finds /nursing/node/53778 <p>Research by an interdisciplinary team from 鶹ýվ and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between social factors and cognitive health among aging adults.</p> <p>While previous research had found positive correlations between specific measures of social connectedness and a variety of health outcomes, this study appears to have been the first to create profiles aggregating multiple social factors and to see how those correlated with cognitive health in older adults, the researchers said.</p> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:22:59 +0000 鶹ýվ In polar regions, microbes are influencing climate change as frozen ecosystems thaw, 鶹ýվ review finds  /nursing/node/53773 <p>Microbes across Earth’s coldest regions are becoming more active as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice thaw, accelerating carbon release and potentially amplifying climate change, according to a new international review from 鶹ýվ. </p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:35:08 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ researchers create shapeshifting materials that could power the next generation of soft robots /nursing/node/53771 <p>鶹ýվ engineers have developed new ultra-thin materials that can be programmed to move, fold and reshape themselves, much like animated origami. They open the door to softer, safer and more adaptable robots that could be used in medical tools that gently move inside the body, wearable devices that change shape on the skin or smart packaging that reacts to its environment.</p> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000 鶹ýվ Lithium study yields insights in the fight against HIV /nursing/node/53767 <p>Lithium, a widely used treatment for bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, has shown early promise in suppressing HIV, 鶹ýվ researchers report.</p> <p>A new study published in <i>iScience</i> found lithium can prevent infected cells from reactivating, and that it does so through an unexpected biological mechanism.</p> <p>The findings point toward future treatments designed to mimic lithium’s beneficial effects while avoiding its broader impacts on the body.</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:07:00 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ study identifies most effective methods for early detection of tench, an invasive freshwater fish /nursing/node/53766 <p>As tench continue to spread through the St. Lawrence River, a study from 鶹ýվ provides fisheries managers with guidance on how to detect the invasive species, an essential first step in preventing it from reaching new waters. The findings can inform efforts to contain and manage existing populations, helping agencies determine how and where to carry out removal or control activities.</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:34:16 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ researchers identify a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk /nursing/node/53750 <p>An interdisciplinary team including researchers at 鶹ýվ has found a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk samples from Canada and South Africa. The chemicals include traces of pesticides, antimicrobials and additives used in plastics and personal-care products. The findings were published across five papers.</p> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:45:07 +0000 鶹ýվ Freshwater browning threatens growth and populations of economically important fish, 鶹ýվ researchers say /nursing/node/53746 <p>Freshwater browning is stunting fish growth of some species, shrinking populations of others and changing the composition of fish communities, 鶹ýվ-led research suggests. “Browning” refers to freshwater bodies turning tea-coloured, a phenomenon driven by higher levels of dissolved organic matter and/or higher levels of iron in the water. Causes include changes in land use and climate, and reduced acid precipitation.</p> <p>The findings indicate that changes in land use and climate are affecting biodiversity and how ecosystems function, with implications for fisheries management.</p> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:30:53 +0000 鶹ýվ Irradiated cannabis might still harbour toxic fungi and residues, 鶹ýվ study finds  /nursing/node/53737 <p>Gamma irradiation, an industry-standard sterilization method for medicinal and recreational cannabis, does not fully eliminate toxic fungi or their chemical residues, a 鶹ýվ study has found. Current testing practices may also miss contamination, raising concerns about health risks for vulnerable users, particularly those with weakened immune systems. </p> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:16:56 +0000 鶹ýվ Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia /nursing/node/53735 <p>A large 鶹ýվ study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.</p> <p>Drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.</p> <p><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40264-025-01623-9">The study</a> examined GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include such medications as Ozempic, as well as DPP-4 inhibitors.</p> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:02:20 +0000 鶹ýվ Study offers evidence that racial bias is at play in overrepresentation of Black youth in Canadian child welfare systems /nursing/node/53732 <p>Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate than their white peers but were also more likely to be taken from their homes, even when the only difference between cases was the child’s race.</p> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:28:33 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ researcher unveils new model that more accurately measures greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas /nursing/node/53729 <p>鶹ýվ engineering researchers have introduced an open-source model that makes it easier for experts and non-experts alike to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. natural gas supply chains and yields more accurate results.</p> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:07:07 +0000 鶹ýվ New light-triggered microneedle patch could make IVF hormone delivery painless and automated /nursing/node/53726 <p>A 鶹ýվ research team has developed a painless, automated way to deliver in vitro fertilization (IVF) hormones using a light-activated microneedle patch, an innovation that could ease one of the most stressful parts of fertility treatment and open new possibilities for other diseases that require frequent, time-sensitive injections.</p> <p>IVF patients must inject themselves with hormones daily at specific times in the weeks leading up to egg retrieval, a process that can be physically and emotionally taxing.</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:54:08 +0000 鶹ýվ Do supervised consumption sites bring increased crime? Study suggests that’s a myth /nursing/node/53721 <p>Overdose prevention sites and supervised consumption sites in Toronto are not associated with long-term increases in local crime, 鶹ýվ researchers have found.</p> <p>Over 10 years, crime reports remained stable or declined in neighbourhoods where sites opened, the researchers said. <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2841824">Their findings</a> land amid debates across Canada about how harm reduction services intersect with public health and safety.</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:59:41 +0000 鶹ýվ Mosquitoes’ feeding tubes make ultrafine 3D-printing nozzles /nursing/node/53708 <p>Researchers in 鶹ýվ’s <a href="/mecheng/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Mechanical Engineering</a> and at <a href="https://drexel.edu/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drexel University</a> have developed an innovative manufacturing technique that makes female mosquito proboscides, or feeding tubes, into high-resolution 3D-printing nozzles. With its unique geometry, structure and mechanics, the proboscis enables printed line widths as fine as 20 microns, or a little smaller than a white blood cell. This is roughly twice as fine as what commercially available print</p> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:39:14 +0000 鶹ýվ New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson’s disease  /nursing/node/53698 <p>A 鶹ýվ-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about Parkinson’s disease treatments. </p> <p>Published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-025-02102-1" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Nature Neuroscience,</a> the research found dopamine does not set the speed or force of each movement, as had been thought. Instead, it appears to act as the underlying support system that makes movement possible. </p> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:17:23 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ Nursing students providing care for homeless and at-risk Montrealers /nursing/node/15481 <p>According to a 2015 census, there are just over 3,000 homeless people living in Montreal. This number does not account for those who are dealing with hidden homelessness, such as temporarily living with friends or family or other short-term accommodation.</p> <p>In addition to the many challenges and stresses of homelessness—such as meeting immediate survival needs for food, water, clothing and shelter from the elements—taking care of health needs might seem insurmountable.</p> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:43:04 +0000 鶹ýվ DNA ‘cages’ may aid drug delivery /nursing/node/5427 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:49:15 +0000 鶹ýվ DNA ‘cages’ may aid drug delivery /nursing/node/5426 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:49:15 +0000 鶹ýվ DNA ‘cages’ may aid drug delivery /nursing/node/5425 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:49:15 +0000 鶹ýվ DNA ‘cages’ may aid drug delivery /nursing/node/5424 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:49:15 +0000 鶹ýվ Interprofessional Education Series - Roles in Interprofessional Teams /nursing/node/897 <p>Incoming (first year) students enrolled in Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology are required to attend the Interprofessional Education workshop. Attendance is for one of the two dates only and will be communicated in the first week of class.</p> <p>When: October 10 OR 17, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>Where: McIntyre Medical Building, Palmar Amphitheatre Room 522</p> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:16:46 +0000 鶹ýվ Interprofessional Education Series - Roles in Interprofessional Teams /nursing/node/772 <p>Incoming (first year) students enrolled in Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology are required to attend the Interprofessional Education Workshop. Attendance is for one of the two dates only and will be communicated in the first week of classes.</p> <p>When: October 10 or 17, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm</p> <p>Where: McIntyre Medical Building, Palmar Amphitheatre Room 522</p> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:10:54 +0000 鶹ýվ