Hope on the Horizon: New Research Points to Anorexia Cure
Researchers have identified a neurological mechanism for anorexia nervosa and a potential treatment using donepezil. This drug, originally designed to increase acetylcholine in the brain,…
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McGill University is home to numerous research centers and institutes, including the Montreal Neurological Institute, the Centre for the Physics of Materials, and the McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience. It is known for its research in a variety of fields, including neuroscience, genomics, environmental science, and particle physics.
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Researchers have identified a neurological mechanism for anorexia nervosa and a potential treatment using donepezil. This drug, originally designed to increase acetylcholine in the brain,…
New research highlights how cannabidiol and metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties in mouse models of Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes. These treatments have been shown…
Major worldwide citizen science initiative advances understanding of the human microbiome. According to a recent study in Nature Biotechnology, leveraging gamers and video game technology…
Scientists at McGill University have developed a novel method to enhance the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, utilizing waste material from pulp and paper production….
Researchers at McGill have discovered that substituting plant protein foods for red and processed meats can extend life expectancy and reduce the impact on climate…
World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem. In 2022, the World Food Programme helped…
As Canada’s flu season collides with record strep A cases and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, a new study is shedding light on our understanding of respiratory…
A study led by McGill University has found that exposure to DDT may lead to alterations in the inheritable epigenome of sperm, potentially increasing the…
Scientists propose a new model for classifying Parkinson’s. The complexity of Parkinson’s disease poses significant challenges in developing effective treatments. This complexity stems from various…
Employing data from four species of Darwin’s finches on the Galápagos Islands, a team headed by McGill University has validated a long-held theory that the…
Scientists identify the gene responsible for autosomal dominant spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. A McGill-led team of researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic…
A McGill study associates a moderate yet notable rise in Alzheimer’s disease risk in elderly with bacterial infections. New research indicates that a stomach bacteria…
Recent research has identified a key evolutionary event that has enabled the widespread impact of invasive mussels in North America. This discovery also paves the…
McGill researchers challenge the current understanding of dinosaur extinction by unearthing a link between volcanic eruptions and climate change. What wiped out the dinosaurs? A…
Sunscreen is important, says Dr. Ivan Litvinov, but it is also the least effective way to protect your skin when compared to sun protective clothing…
New research reveals how humans around the world spend their time on an average day. Everyone has 24 hours per day. Multiplied by the world’s…
Researchers have compiled the genome sequences of almost 300 types of potatoes and their wild cousins to create crops that are more nutritious, resistant to…
Depression is generally found to be more prevalent in women compared to men, with women being twice as likely to be diagnosed. A recent gender-based…