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Reactive nitrogen emissions contribute to greenhouse gases, as well as air and water pollution. For the first time, researchers from 91˿Ƶ have calculated Canada’s nitrogen footprint (akin to a carbon footprint) – at both national and provincial levels. They looked at the three primary sectors that contribute nitrogen to the environment to calculate the annual average nitrogen footprint: food production and consumption, wastewater treatment, and fossil fuel use. There were some surprises when they analyzed their results.

Classified as: Sustainability, Geography Department, Nitrogen Emissions, Graham MacDonald
Published on: 21 Sep 2021

Mothers who smoke are more likely to deliver smaller babies even after a full-term pregnancy, increasing the risks of birth defects and neurological disorders later in life, say researchers from 91˿Ƶ. The team of researchers, which includes Assistant Professor Michael Dahan and Ido Feferkorn of the 91˿Ƶ Health Care Center, examined the effects of smoking on more than nine million deliveries in the Unites States over 11 years, one of the largest studies to date.

Classified as: smoking, Fetal, health, babies, risks, pregnancy, dangers, Michael Dahan, Ido Feferkorn
Published on: 20 Sep 2021

While poor sleep was linked to higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, more teens actually obtained the recommended amount of sleep compared to pre-pandemic sleep patterns, according to a new study from 91˿Ƶ. Changes to daily routines triggered by lockdowns allowed teenagers to follow their biological impulse to wake up and sleep later, reducing daytime sleepiness.

Classified as: sleep, stress, pandemic, covid-19, teens, teenagers, Reut Gruber
Published on: 16 Sep 2021

The Royal Society of Canada bestows the Sir John William Dawson Medal biennially to researchers who have made important and sustained contributions interdisciplinary research

Classified as: royal society of canada, rsc, Sir John William Dawson Medal, RSC Medal
Published on: 14 Sep 2021

Internationally renowned neuroscientist earned career award for sustained scientific contributions to knowledge of the brain

Classified as: Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro), neuroscience, royal society of canada, rsc
Published on: 14 Sep 2021

Hyperlexia is a condition where preschool children display an intense early interest in letters in a way that is very advanced for their age. They can decode words accurately, but without understanding their meaning. It is most common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – with approximately 6-20% of children with autism demonstrating hyperlexia.

Classified as: mcgill research, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education, Eve-Marie Quintin, Gigi Luk, Dianne Macdonald, autism spectrum disorder, hyperlexia, tablet learning
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Published on: 9 Sep 2021

One of the few species that was found to be resistant to severe glyphosate contamination was Scapholeberis mucronata, a freshwater zooplankter commonly found in Québec and elsewhere in North America. CREDIT: Marie-Pier Hébert

Classified as: glyphosate, zooplankton, Liber Ero Chair in Biodiversity Conservation, Andrew Gonzalez, Jesse Shapiro
Published on: 7 Sep 2021

91˿Ƶ researchers identify proteins that drive cancer stem cells. Targeting and supressing a particular protein called galectin1 could provide a more effective treatment for glioblastoma, in combination with radiation therapy.

Due to its resistance to therapy, glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive cancerous brain tumour in adults. It grows fast and spreads quickly. While treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can help ease symptoms for a few months, in most cases tumour cells regrow after treatment and the cancer recurs.

Classified as: glioblastoma, brain, Cancer, tumour, treatment, therapy, Arezu Jahani-Asl
Published on: 31 Aug 2021

Drawing inspiration from nature, a team of international scientists have invented a smart device for personalized skin care modeled after the male diving beetle. This tool collects and monitors body fluids while sticking to the skin’s surface, paving the way for more accurate diagnostics and treatment for skin diseases and conditions like acne. The team includes Bo-yong Park, a former postdoctoral researcher at The Neuro at 91˿Ƶ.

Q&A with Bo-yong Park

What problem did you set out to solve?

Classified as: skin care, device, diving beetle, Bo-yong Park, Sangyul Baik, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, The Neuro
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Published on: 31 Aug 2021

91˿Ƶ researchers have discovered a new way to track genetically modified animals using the artificial transgenes they leave behind in the environment. The discovery provides a powerful new tool to locate and manage genetically modified animals that have escaped or been released into the wild.

Classified as: genetically modified, animals, organisms, artificial transgenes, eDNA, environmental DNA, CSI, Charles Xu, Sustainability
Published on: 30 Aug 2021

Sediment mining in the Goyain River in northern Bangladesh. The sand taken from these beds is used for buildings and infrastructure in nearby towns and cities CREDIT: Jim Best

Classified as: Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, UN Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability, Mette Bendixen
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Published on: 27 Aug 2021

Six students from across Canada have been named recipients of the country’s largest undergraduate scholarship program, Schulich Leader Scholarships, and will begin their studies this September, in 91˿Ƶ’s bicentennial year.

Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, 1,400 students were nominated. Given the unprecedented circumstances associated with the pandemic, for the second consecutive year, the Schulich Foundation awarded an additional 50 scholarships for a total of 100 in recognition of the challenges facing students and their families.

Classified as: 91˿Ƶ News, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Seymour Schulich, Schulich Foundation, Schulich Leader Scholarships, university advancement, mcgill alumni
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Published on: 26 Aug 2021

Danilo Bzdok, a researcher at The Neuro, 91˿Ƶ’s Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, uses machine learning to identify patterns in human neurological and psychological data.  analyzed personality profiles, demographic status and social lifestyle from a cohort of 40,000  middle aged participants. Their research focused on how these factors are related to each other and to brain structure.

Classified as: lifestyle, personality, brain structure, machine learning, Artificial intelligence, Danilo Bzdok
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Published on: 17 Aug 2021

In a recent study in , researchers from 6 different countries, including Camilo Alejo and Catherine Potvin of the Department of Biology at 91˿Ƶ, examined the importance of Indigenous Territories in climate change mitigation across Panama and the Amazon Basin.

Classified as: Indigenous territories, climate change, mitigation, adaptation, land use, Forest ecosystems, forest resources, Sustainability, Camilo Alejo, catherine potvin, panama, Amazon Basin
Published on: 17 Aug 2021

Over 260,000 kilometres of river could potentially be severed by planned hydroelectric developments according to 91˿Ƶ researchers. The Amazon, the Congo, and the Irrawaddy are just a few of the rivers at risk of losing their free-flowing status if the proposed construction of new hydropower dams takes place.

Classified as: rivers, Department of Geography, Bernhard Lehner, Sustainability
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Published on: 12 Aug 2021

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