Using telemedicine to care for patients suffering from depression is nothing new; the first study of its acceptability and effectiveness dates back to 1998.
It’s an old adage: there’s no harm in getting a second opinion. But what if that second opinion could be generated by a computer, using artificial intelligence?
Persistent infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) in pregnant women may increase the risk of preterm birth,
Researchers at Université de Montréal and McGill University have discovered a new multi-enzyme complex that reprograms metabolism and overcomes “cellular senescence,” when aging cells stop dividing.
Boys who participate in sports in early childhood are less likely to experience later depressive and anxiety symptoms – known as emotional distress –
The idea that alcohol, cannabis, and other drug abuse and dependence disorders lead to suicidal tendencies in adolescents and young adults is being challenged by the results of a new study in PLOS ONE
A team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing’s Syndrome,
A waterproof coat keeps you dry when it rains, but did you know it can also contaminate the environment? That’s because the fabric contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) –
Université de Montréal microbiologist Yves Brun made the discovery several years ago: an aquatic bacterium called Caulobacter crescentus produces an extremely powerful glue that adhere to its surrounding wet surfaces, such as pipes and fresh water.
As world climate experts begin to gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), a provocative Canada-U.K. study co-authored by two Université de Montréal anthropologists is generating a lot of buzz around the globe.
Scientists from institutions like the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Tufts University, and Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc., among others, have discovered an injectable 'biostasis' drug, SNC80, that can rapidly and reversibly slow biochemical and metabolic activities, offering potential clinical relevance for organ preservation, trauma management, and enhancing patient survival. This breakthrough discovery could revolutionize organ transplantation and medical care in remote and resource-limited locations.
Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science and other institutions have made significant strides in designing a stable human acid-b-glucosidase enzyme, hoping to improve therapy for Gaucher disease and mutation classification.
A team of researchers studied the tooth replacement rate of ancient hybodont sharks and its role in the recovery of the marine ecosystem during the Middle Triassic period. The ancient sharks, some of the most successful chondrichthyan lineages of all time, first appeared in the Devonian era and survived until the Late Cretaceous, according to a study published in May by Science Direct.
A study by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, has focused on cancer cells’ “bullying” behavior and its effect on cells in a tumor’s microenvironment.
Lead author Darrell Kaufman and co-author Ellie Broadman analyzed data from the last 12,000 years to address the Holocene global temperature conundrum.
A study by scientists from Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, presents the creation of a method for imaging individual electrons that “could revolutionize the development of pharmaceuticals and the characterization of quantum materials.”
Northern Arizona University researchers recently found new evidence that shows most bacteria is slow growing in wild soil. According to a release by the university, a study published in The ISME Journal, found that most bacteria in the wild grows slowly, while fast growing bacteria is not as prevalent.
Researchers at Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, have created a new scanning probe microscope that can develop quantum materials and search the “fundamental quantum nature of their electrons.”
Scientists at Yale University recently announced a groundbreaking discovery of a volatile pheromone emitted by the tsetse fly, and the findings could lead to controlling their populations and, in turn, combat the spread of disease among humans and animals in sub-Sahara Africa. John Carlson, the Eugene Higgins Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology in Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences and senior author of the study published in Science on Feb. 16, emphasized the urgency of finding effective solutions.
Researchers at Yale University recently analyzed more than 300 kinases in the human body that showed insights into what proteins the enzymes are most likely to target, which leads to a better understanding of human biology and treating diseases. According to a release on February 14 from Yale, the findings show how kinases recognize targets based on amino acid sequences, which provides a valuable online resource for other researchers.