8 stories tagged #McGill University

  1. B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding
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    B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding

    The Gill family completed a 120 km walk to raise awareness for their son's rare disease and gene therapy.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Scientists Find Molecular 'Dial' in Brown Fat That Could Boost Bone Strength
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    Scientists Find Molecular 'Dial' in Brown Fat That Could Boost Bone Strength

    Canadian researchers discovered a mechanism controlling fat-burning that could lead to new treatments for bone disease and obesity.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Super Clots: Scientists Create Blood Clots That Stop Bleeding in Seconds
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    Super Clots: Scientists Create Blood Clots That Stop Bleeding in Seconds

    Researchers have engineered blood clots that form faster and are 13x stronger than natural clots, offering potential for emergency care and surgeries.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Canadian Youth Push for Less Addictive AI Chatbots
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    Canadian Youth Push for Less Addictive AI Chatbots

    A new report from McGill University reveals young Canadians want government regulation to curb addictive AI chatbot designs.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Montreal Researchers Develop 'Click Clotting' to Stop Bleeding in Seconds
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    Montreal Researchers Develop 'Click Clotting' to Stop Bleeding in Seconds

    McGill scientists create faster, tougher blood clotting using chemical reaction, potentially revolutionizing trauma care.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Quebec Cannabis Use Declines, Age Groups Show Varied Trends
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    Quebec Cannabis Use Declines, Age Groups Show Varied Trends

    New survey data reveals a slight decrease in Quebec cannabis use, with significant variations observed across different age demographics.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. B.C. Family's Desperate Fight for Son's Gene Therapy
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    B.C. Family's Desperate Fight for Son's Gene Therapy

    A British Columbia family is pleading for government assistance to access a life-saving gene therapy for their son, who suffers from a rare, aggressive neurodegenerative condition.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. Canada Faces Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage
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    Canada Faces Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage

    Aviation expert warns Canada is losing controllers faster than hiring them, risking system strain despite high pay and world-class training.

    2mo ago 1 min read