Examining dads鈥� influence on babies鈥� health
鈥淒on鈥檛 diss dad鈥� might mean more than making sure not to forget dad on Father鈥檚 Day, as researchers look at just how influential environmental exposures and genetic interactions are on dad鈥檚 sperm and, as a result, his offspring.
Proximity to Bixi stations augments property values
We know that an extra bedroom, and a metro station nearby will make your house more valuable. Now it turns out that a bike-sharing station nearby will do the same.
Research recommends further safety evaluation of DINCH
A commonly used聽 plasticizer known as DINCH, which is found in products that come into close contact with humans, such as medical devices, children's toys and food packaging, was put under the microscope聽 by Montreal researchers.
New Segal Family Chair in Molecular Oncology
Last night, Dr. Christoph Borchers was formally installed as the inaugural appointment to the Segal Family Chair in Molecular Oncology at 91丝瓜视频. He will carry out his research on clinical proteomics at the Segal Cancer Centre at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). By recruiting Dr. Borchers, who continues to serve as Director of the University of Victoria (UVic) 鈥� Genome BC Proteomics Centre, the JGH and 91丝瓜视频 become a central hub for the first pan-Canadian proteomics program.
Statement on the death of Jean Dor茅
On behalf of 91丝瓜视频, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier today extended sincere condolences to the family of former Montreal Mayor Jean Dor茅, who died Monday at age 70.
Has the U.S. turned a corner toward less urban sprawl?
The urban street network is one of the most permanent features of cities. Once laid down, the pattern of streets determines urban form and the level of sprawl for decades to come. In the U.S., urban sprawl has become an enduring hallmark of the past century. Yet, there are some glimmers of hope.
Limiting genetic tests for breast cancer susceptibility
Screening for genes whose risk association with breast cancer has yet to be proven is not justified and potentially harmful, argue an international team of leading geneticists and oncologists in a paper published this week in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine.
$1 Million donation to Macdonald College Campus
A聽 $1-million gift from Macdonald College of 91丝瓜视频聽 alumnus聽 J. William Ritchie, BSc(Agr)'51,聽 will provide聽 major聽 support for 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in its efforts to open its Macdonald campus to more visitors and provide a unique, hands-on education into the critical role of agriculture in the food supply chain.
