Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis: study

Published: 20 November 2024

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments...

Apex predators in prehistoric Colombian oceans would have snacked on killer whales today: McGill study  

Published: 13 January 2025

Predators at the top of a marine food chain 130 million years ago ruled with more power than any modern species, McGill research into a marine ecosystem from the Cretaceous period revealed. 

Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia

Published: 11 March 2025

For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. 

Help with chronic hives: A new app and North America’s first patient registry

Published: 27 September 2024

Tuesday, Oct. 1 is Urticaria Day, raising awareness of a condition more commonly known as hives....

Temporary sound installations could help reduce noise pollution: study

Published: 14 November 2024

Temporary sound installations can be a low-cost way of dealing with noise pollution in areas of high urban density, McGill University researchers have found....

McGill researchers help uncover rare gamma-ray flare from a distant black hole

Published: 13 December 2024

A high-energy gamma-ray flare from the super-massive black hole in the Messier 87 (M87) galaxy was observed in 2018 for the first time in nearly a decade, thanks to an international effort...

New discovery could help protect against influenza

Published: 17 February 2025

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study....

Tracking biodiversity: McGill researchers outline strengths and challenges in new monitoring framework  

Published: 29 October 2024

As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Calì, Colombia, experts from McGill University are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation.

Retailers boost profits while improving eating habits of clientele

Published: 4 December 2024

Convenience stores can help customers improve their eating habits while at the same time boosting both their own sales and profits. It’s as simple as offering customers the choice between healthy...

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