McGill study finds that some Canadians may still be at risk of Genetic Discrimination despite new federal law

Published: 30 January 2024

As Canadians share more and more genetic data with service providers such as insurance companies or databases like Ancestry.com, the potential for discrimination based on this data is growing....

Launch of the new Research Postcard series | RNWPS

Published: 25 January 2024

January 25, 2024 | Research Network on Women, Peace and Security launched a new series, 'Research Postcards', to feature and summarize the recent work of their network members. The series aims to...

Launch of the Research Postcard Series | RNoWPS

Published: 25 January 2024

January 25, 2024 | Research Network on Women, Peace and Security launched a new series, 'Research Postcards', to feature and summarize the recent work of their network members. The series aims to...

Expert: Record number of invasive strep A infections in Canada 

Published: 25 January 2024

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has noted more than 4,600 invasive group A streptococcus samples from 2023 – the highest Canada has seen. Group A streptococcus, a bacteria that can cause...

Expert: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month | January 2024 

Published: 24 January 2024

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. More than 650,000 people have dementia in this country, and that number is expected to spike by 187% over the next 30 years, according to the...

How New Hampshire’s ‘cantankerous independence’ will make its mark on an unusual 2024 presidential election | The Globe and Mail

Published: 23 January 2024

January 20, 2024 | In this opinion piece by David Shribman, he talks about the first primary of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the significance of the location, New Hampshire. New...

A neurological disease paradigm shift

Published: 23 January 2024

Researchers propose a new model for classifying Parkinson’s...

AI meets citizen science to unlock the nature of storytelling

Published: 23 January 2024

A new project led by McGill University researchers seeks to understand one of humanity’s oldest practices and most powerful tools—storytelling. From ancient oral traditions to modern-day literature...

What can today's architects learn from a lost ventilation system used in 19th century building design?

Published: 22 January 2024

As the COVID-19 pandemic raises questions about efficient ventilation and the climate crisis threatens to exacerbate extreme temperatures, efficient building design is front of mind for today’s...

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