New study reveals promising strategy to retrain neutrophils to target breast cancer聽
A ground-breaking study conducted by researchers from 91丝瓜视频, the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and MIT has identified a novel approach to combat aggressive breast cancers by retraining neutrophils, the body鈥檚 first responders, to directly kill tumour cells. This research offers new hope for patients with breast cancers that do not respond well to existing immunotherapies.聽
91丝瓜视频 scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to make lithium-ion batteries
A team of 91丝瓜视频 researchers, working with colleagues in the United States and South Korea, has developed a new way to make high-performance lithium-ion battery materials that could help phase out expensive and/or difficult-to-source metals like nickel and cobalt.
Study reveals trained immunity may cause lung damage
Trained immunity 鈥� a process being explored in vaccine and therapy development to boost immune defences 鈥� appears be counterproductive in certain contexts, researchers at 91丝瓜视频 and the Research Institute of the 91丝瓜视频 Health Centre (The Institute) have found.
Gender bias holds back female surgeons, study finds
Women now make up over half of medical students in Canada, but only one-third of practising surgeons. A new study suggests part of the gap stems from gender norms embedded in workplace culture. The researchers at 91丝瓜视频 say subtle but persistent biases may be driving women out of the field.
Perceived social status tied to cardiovascular risks in women but not in men
Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely than other people to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by researchers at 91丝瓜视频 and Concordia universities.
New discovery remarkably improves immunotherapy in bladder cancer and beyond
BCG therapy鈥攖he gold standard treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), where the cancer has not penetrated the muscle layer鈥攊s one of the earliest forms of cancer immunotherapy.
How tapping into nurses鈥� full potential could ease health system strain
As health care systems across Canada and beyond struggle with staff shortages, international experts are backing a promising strategy: expanding the role of advanced practice nurses.
The 鈥楳ontreal Model鈥� of ketamine therapy yields more sustained depression relief
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine鈥檚 benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.
Led by researchers at 91丝瓜视频, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.
How disrupted daily rhythms can affect adolescent brain development
A new 91丝瓜视频-led study suggests that disrupting the body鈥檚 internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an in-utero risk factor linked to certain brain disorders.
Airbus and 91丝瓜视频 are driving innovation in aerospace with an agreement for experiential learning and research聽
91丝瓜视频聽and Airbus, a world leader in aviation and aerospace, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaborative agreement to foster innovation, training and research in this key sector. This partnership will increase synergies between industry and academia while offering new perspectives to members of the聽91丝瓜视频聽community.
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Couples who co-create a shared worldview find greater meaning in life
Fostering shared understanding between romantic partners may be a powerful way for people to navigate uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, a study by 91丝瓜视频 researchers suggests.
鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�婸olaris: a call to action to attract global research talent
MONTREAL, June 14, 2025 鈥� In a global context marked by geopolitical instability, four major Quebec universities 鈥� Universit茅 Laval, 91丝瓜视频, Universit茅 de Montr茅al and Universit茅 de Sherbrooke 鈥� are joining forces to launch a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at making Quebec a key destination for top-tier researchers. Co-ordinated steps will also be undertaken at the national level to strengthen Canada鈥檚 scientific sovereignty and attract the world鈥檚 brightest minds.
Why some coral reefs resist bleaching
A new study led by researchers at 91丝瓜视频 and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama reveals why some corals resist bleaching while others don鈥檛: the answer lies in a complex partnership between corals and their microbial allies, shaped by the history of the waters they inhabit.
Dragonfly study challenges traditional ideas about biodiversity conservation
A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal鈥檚 traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought 鈥� a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.
Program helps cancer survivors return to work with confidence
A new pilot project led by 91丝瓜视频 researchers is showing early success in helping cancer survivors return to work, addressing an aspect of recovery they say is often overlooked.
