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EMC working with McGill to support data storage and visualization technologies to help with the NeuroHub project

The Canadian research team that helped spearhead the international brain-mapping project known as BigBrain is about to get a major boost in its effort to produce sharply higher-resolution brain maps, thanks to technology from EMC Corporation.

Classified as: neuroscience, CBRAIN, BigBrain, Natural Sciences, Rosie Goldstein, neuroproject, neuroprojects, EMC, NeuroHub, NeuroHub project, EMC Corporation, visualization technology
Published on: 15 Jun 2016

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Study reveals the impact of night work

You cross paths with him at the break of dawn in the corridors of the Metro. He looks bleary-eyed and pallid. This worker’s night shift just ended. His body clocks are out of sync with one another, and, imperceptibly, they’re also out of sync with his environment. In the long run, this night owl could be at greater risk of developing cardiovascular, autoimmune diseases or certain types of cancer.

Classified as: Cancer, immune system, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, shift workers, body clock, internal clock, clock, Marc Cuesta, Nicolas Cermakian, Diane B. Biovin, Journal of Immunology
Published on: 14 Jun 2016

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Newly named Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology recognizes family’s enduring support

In recognition of the Bronfman family’s enduring support for oncology programs and research at McGill University, the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Oncology has been named the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, in honour of one of the family’s major benefactors.

Classified as: Cancer, Oncology, Gerald Bronfman, Bronfman family
Published on: 13 Jun 2016

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Antibiotic resistance represents a major challenge in treating pathogenic bacterial infections.

Now, researchers at McGill University have discovered a possible target for fighting back against resistant bacteria.

Classified as: antibiotics, Antibiotic resistance, health and lifestyle, bacterial infection, Albert Berghuis, enzyme, motion sensors, pathogenic bacteria
Published on: 9 Jun 2016

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Pioneering research at McGill’s Goodman Cancer Research Centre gets boost

The 4th Goodman Cancer Research Gala has raised more than $2.1 million to fund foundational research, more effective diagnostic tools and the development of new treatments and therapies for cancer patients.  The Gala was held on Sunday, June 5 in Montreal, bringing together more than 800 guests in support of McGill University’s Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre.

Classified as: treatment, faculty of medicine, Nahum Sonenberg, Cancer, Goodman Cancer Research Centre, research centre, health and lifestyle, pioneering, Rosalind Goodman, Ian Watson, Nicole Beauchemin
Published on: 6 Jun 2016

Neurofeedback using electroencephalograpy boasts thousands of practitioners and appears to both improve normal brain function and alleviate a wide variety of mental disorders – from anxiety to alcoholism. But after examining the scientific literature and consulting experts in Europe and the U.S., McGill University researchers Robert Thibault and Amir Raz conclude that clinical improvements from this increasingly popular alternative therapy are due to placebo effects.

Classified as: Psychiatry, health and lifestyle, neuroproject, neuroprojects, neurofeedback, electroencephalograpy, placebo effects, psychological influences, social influences
Published on: 2 Jun 2016

By the Media Relations Office, McGill Newsroom

Spotlight on neurosciences 

Neuroinformatics stands at the intersection of neuroscience and information science. One of the world leaders in this discipline is Prof. Pedro Valdes-Sosa, General Vice-Director for Research of the Cuban Neuroscience Center (CNEURO) which he co-founded in 1990.

Classified as: neuroscience, Montreal Neurological Institute, MNI, information science, science and technology, neuroproject, neuroprojects, podcast, Pedro Valdes-Sosa, neuroinformatics, Cuban Neuroscience Center, Havana
Published on: 2 Jun 2016

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The research has implications for understanding human developmental disorders such as autism

Adult songbirds modify their vocalizations when singing to juveniles in the same way that humans alter their speech when talking to babies. The resulting brain activity in young birds could shed light on speech learning and certain developmental disorders in humans, according to a study by McGill University researchers.

Classified as: autism, songbirds, birds, science and technology, developmental disorders, neurobiology, jon sakata
Published on: 31 May 2016

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Study of low-, middle-income countries shows increase in minimum wage not always linked to better health

Raising the minimum wage in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) does not necessarily lead to better health for young children, according to a new study by McGill University researchers.

Classified as: health, income, Child Health, legislation, society and culture, minimum wage, social science & medicine, Maternal and Child Health Equity Project, McGill University's Institute for Health and Social Policy
Published on: 30 May 2016

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Study examines genetic data to analyze regional differences in ancestry

A new study of genomic diversity in the U.S. clarifies the role of pre-Civil War admixture and early 20th century transit routes in shaping the migration history and genomic diversity among African-American communities. The research by McGill University professor Simon Gravel and colleagues, was published May 27 in PLOS Genetics.

Classified as: genetics, United States, genomics, society and culture, Canadian Institutes for Health Research, simon gravel, african-americans, heritage, Canada Research Chair program, ancestry
Published on: 27 May 2016

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McGill alumnus tagged to boost capacity and discovery in growing field

Dr. Robert Platt, Professor in the departments of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine was officially announced as the inaugural Albert Boehringer (1st) Chair in Pharmacoepidemiology during an event held May 26 at McGill.

Classified as: Pharmacology, epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, health and lifestyle, growing, Albert Boehringer, David Eidelman
Published on: 27 May 2016

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Gift expands scholarship program at McGill with $3.5 million gift

$3.5 million gift from McGill alumnus and long-time university supporter, Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, will make a major contribution to the field of brain research at the University and provide expanded support to the Victor Dahdaleh-Clinton Foundation Scholarship program.  

Classified as: Scholarships, neuroscience, gift, university advancement, science and technology, neuroproject, neuroprojects, victor dahdaleh, brain research, Victor Dahdaleh-Clinton Foundation Scholarship program
Published on: 26 May 2016

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McGill Sociologist uses historical data to provide a new take on an old question

Classified as: sociology, Election, Politics, society and culture, bernie sanders, labor party, Eidlin
Published on: 26 May 2016

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