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In total, 15,000 genomes will be sequenced from data collected from families living with an undiagnosed rare disease.

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Genomic sequencing, a powerful ally against rare diseases

5 March 2025

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Harmonization of MRI results is a central issue for research and health-care quality.

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"Harmonizing" the MRIs

28 February 2025

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ORS is a misperception that leads people to believe they are emitting a foul odour.

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Olfactory reference syndrome: when you're obsessed with your BO

27 February 2025

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Human cells

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Infertility research: when sister cells sacrifice themselves together

25 February 2025

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Disturbances in the gut microbiome leading to metabolomic changes have been observed in patients with hereditary CTLA4 deficiency.

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A quantum leap: understanding the links between immunity and the microbiome

18 February 2025

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The study is the first to identify and characterize childhood ALL survivors with possible aLQTS using maximal exercise testing.

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Chemotherapy side effects can include risks to the heart

13 February 2025

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Mental-health education has long been a cornerstone of suicide prevention.

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Five reasons for the decline in teen suicides in Quebec

6 February 2025

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Université de Montréal medical professors Nicolas Chomont and Andrés Finzi

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Two UdeM researchers get close to $6M to try to defeat HIV

4 February 2025

Brief

Marie-Eve Mathieu and François Dupont

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To sit or to cycle: which is best for students?

4 February 2025

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The results from this study also show that certain genetic duplications have a protective effect against neurodegenerative disorders.

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Cognitive abilities: mapping the impact of DNA modifications

30 January 2025

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Spaceflight-associated neuroocular syndrome, which makes the eyes weaker, affects at least 70 percent of crew members on the International Space Station.

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Astronauts’ eyes weaken during long space missions

23 January 2025

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Sylvain Meloche, Simon Mathien, Manon Valiquette and Patrick Gendron.

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Cell painting technology holds promise for drug discovery

22 January 2025

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In addition to the expected therapeutic benefits, the study found VR had unanticipated emotional effects.

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Virtual reality and hypnosis bring relief

21 January 2025

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Brian Wilhelm's team.

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Small molecules to treat pediatric cancers

16 January 2025

Brief

We are facing three concurrent existential crises: biodiversity loss, planetary change, and emerging infectious diseases. We cannot look for a non-existent, one-size-fits-all solution.

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Understanding pathogens and parasites – and the future of the planet

15 January 2025

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When the kidneys are damaged and cannot properly filter blood, waste products do have an impact on the brain.

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Chronic kidney disease may lead to cognitive disorders

14 January 2025

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The evidence appears to suggest that regular sauna use leads to improved health.

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Saunas are good for your health

10 January 2025

Article

Madline Sauvage

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Helping develop a breast-cancer sensor

9 January 2025

Brief

Basing her definition on an extensive review of the scientific literature on the subject, Goulet takes into account the precipitating factors in a crisis, its attributes and its consequences.

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What does it mean to have a “mental-health crisis”?

9 January 2025

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NS is a rare disease in which various complications can arise, particularly heart-related.

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Preventing serious heart problems in children

8 January 2025

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With her funding from the MOHCCN, Dr. Marie-Pascale Pomey plans to create a Personalized Patient Learning Pathway (PPLP).

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A new platform to help people with rare cancers

17 December 2024

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Coriati and Rabasa-Lhoret recommend a holistic approach to treating CFRD, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, taking medication and undergoing insulin therapy if necessary.

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A clinical guide for a special kind of diabetes

17 December 2024

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David Lau and Stephanie Tobin show that body-weight control in mice is strongly modulated by neurons in the nucleus accumbens.

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Targeting a brain enzyme to curb obesity

16 December 2024

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This highly competitive funding represents a significant milestone in Parkinson's disease research.

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UdeM receives $8M to study the link between the immune system and Parkinson's disease

11 December 2024

Brief

Picard and Rainville show that facial expressions triggered by painful stimuli can be predicted from brain activity.

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Facial expressions of pain can be predicted from brain activity

4 December 2024

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The decontamination study was part of a unique monitoring program that was set up in 2010 at CHU Sainte-Justine.

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Decontaminating the arms of oncology chairs to protect patients and healthcare workers

3 December 2024

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The presence of cells containing latent forms of HIV, which are not sensitive to current antiretroviral treatments, is an obstacle to the eradication of HIV in people living with HIV.

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Tracking down and eliminating HIV dormant in the body: a major step forward

2 December 2024

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Unlike humans, who can articulate their pain, cats communicate discomfort in more subtle ways. They may remain motionless at the back of their cage, appear inattentive to their surroundings or adopt certain postures.

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A video bank to help veterinarians treat pain in cats

2 December 2024

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The study revealed that fish-oil omega-3 supplementation was effective in inhibiting the effects of LDL on adipose tissue inflammation and its association to risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Killing two birds with one stone

29 November 2024

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Allophone children who attended daycare show better cognitive development, improved social and emotional skills, and greater communication abilities.

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Preschool education: A key to supporting allophone children

28 November 2024

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