/newsroom/taxonomy/term/4/all en /newsroom/channels/news/experts-world-alzheimer-report-2024-359775 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html -->A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a <a href="https://www.alzint.org/resource/world-alzheimer-report-2019/">2019 report</a> that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:48:58 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314635 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/indigenous-awareness-weeks-2024-september-19-october-2-359661 <p>Indigenous Awareness Weeks is a two-week series of events involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Its goal is to encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at �㽶��Ƶ, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives also helps foster discussion among First Nations, Métis and Inuit on topics that are important to individuals and their communities.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:18:57 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314630 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/using-sunlight-turn-two-greenhouse-gases-valuable-chemicals-359632 <p>�㽶��Ƶ researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:45:43 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314626 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/research-finds-sex-based-differences-how-brains-handle-threats-359570 <p>A new study has uncovered significant differences in how male and female mice process threats, even as they exhibit similar behavioural responses.</p> <p>The discovery suggests that including both male and female subjects in neuroscience research will lead to more accurate conclusions and ultimately better health outcomes.</p> <p>Understanding the influence of sex on brain function can help explain why males and females develop certain psychiatric disorders at different rates or with different symptoms, the researchers said.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:47:06 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314624 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/six-students-mcgill-university-receive-canadas-largest-science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-359569 <p>Six students have been named �㽶��Ƶ’s recipients of Schulich Leader Scholarships, the most generous student award for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies in Canada.</p> <p>McGill alumnus Seymour Schulich, BSc’61, MBA’65, DLitt’04, established the Schulich Leader Scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded students who excel academically and display leadership, charisma and creativity.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:50 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314622 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/construction-start-wong-mezzanine-renovation-359556 <p>Please be advised that �㽶��Ƶ has mandated Corenov Constructeurs to carry out the following project: <b>22-028 Wong – Mezzanine renovation</b></p> <p><b>Description:</b> Renovations to 3M055 and office 3M030 to create one new lab space.</p> <p><b>Construction start date:</b> September 2024</p> <p><b>Planned construction end date</b>: February 2025</p> <p><b>Work schedule</b>: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Work outside of building hours will be coordinated in advance.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:42:00 +0000 admin 314619 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/construction-start-mni-neuro-cfi-jelf-room-254-renovation-359540 <p>Please be advised that �㽶��Ƶ has mandated ISI Construction Inc. to carry out the following project: <b>23-117 MNI (Neuro) - CFI JELF room 254 renovation</b></p> <p><b>Description:</b> Renovation of room 254 (incl. new interior finishes, upgrade of electromechanical services) to accommodate research needs.</p> <p><b>Construction start date: </b>September 11, 2024</p> <p><b>Planned construction end date: </b>November 15, 2024</p> <p><b>Work schedule: </b>Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:13:04 +0000 admin 314617 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/new-insights-could-help-prevent-psychosis-relapses-youth-and-young-adults-359497 <p>New findings from �㽶��Ƶ researchers could help clinicians understand the course of delusions in youth and young adults that signal the need for a timely intervention to prevent a full relapse of psychosis.</p> <p>Delusions — strong beliefs that don't align with commonly accepted reality— are a defining symptom of psychosis but are not sufficiently understood.</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:40:18 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314614 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/digitally-cataloguing-archived-plant-specimens-can-transform-conservation-efforts-359456 <p>Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by �㽶��Ƶ researchers has found.</p> <p>Digitally cataloguing, or digitizing, a herbarium specimen involves recording the species name and original location and uploading that record to a digital repository that is publicly accessible.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:47:32 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314612 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/better-way-assess-bridges-earthquake-safety-359447 <p>Researchers from �㽶��Ƶ have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize infrastructure for upgrading and improve emergency response plans.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:13:16 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314610 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-jump-whooping-cough-cases-359272 <p>“Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Canada, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages. More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.” (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/whooping-cough-increase-reported-across-canada-1.7306419" target="_blank">CBC News</a>)</p> <p>Here is an expert from �㽶��Ƶ who can comment on this issue:</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:16:04 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314604 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-canadas-first-ever-national-oral-health-survey-359269 <p>Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Residents of Quebec were the least likely to have dental insurance, while Albertans were the most likely. The COHS is Canada’s <u> </u>first-ever national oral health survey. (<a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240827/dq240827b-eng.htm?utm_source=mstatcan&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-mstatcan" target="_blank">Statistics Canada</a>)</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:13:35 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314602 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-potential-strike-air-canada-pilots-359068 <p>“Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has been made in its negotiations and it hopes to reach a deal, but it still faces the <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-air-canada-pilots-overwhelmingly-vote-to-approve-strike-mandate/?cmpid=rss" target="_blank">possibility of a strike </a>by its 5,400 pilots as early as Sept.</p> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:28 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 314600 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/microbes-orbit-understanding-spaceflights-impact-gut-health-359028 <p>Scientists have uncovered how space travel profoundly alters the gut microbiome, yielding insights that could shape future space missions. </p> <p>The groundbreaking study, led by a �㽶��Ƶ researcher in collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD), NASA’s GeneLab and an international consortium, offers the most detailed profile to date of how space travel affects gut microbes. </p> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:45:37 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314598 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-st-henri-triplex-collapse-358982 <p>The exterior wall of a triplex in St-Henri collapsed onto an adjacent construction site Monday afternoon, exposing the inside of the apartments much like a dollhouse. (<a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/exterior-wall-of-st-henri-triplex-collapses-leaving-gaping-hole-in-side">Montreal Gazette</a>)</p> <p>Here is an expert from �㽶��Ƶ who can comment on this topic.  </p> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:48:08 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314596 at /newsroom