All Articles

Digital twin models of bone tissue help understand disease, treatment, and bone loss, offering bespoke, rapid insights into skeletal health.

Nanobodies (miniature antibodies) have been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and enhance memory in mouse models of schizophrenia, suggesting new treatments for brain conditions.

Recent research finds that teens who start frequent cannabis use before age 15 face increased mental- and physical-health risks in young adulthood, strengthening calls for youth-focused prevention.

Researchers have uncovered how tropical plants produce mitraphylline, a rare compound with promising anti-tumour properties.

A new AI system generates realistic synthetic cancer genomes, providing more diverse and accurate data for cancer detection and treatment.

A new "lab-on-a-chip" platform monitors how the brain's immune cells respond to toxic protein clusters associated with Alzheimer's.

A drug currently used to treat ALS can significantly improve recovery in patients with severe spinal cord injuries.

At the University of Waterloo, Dr. Travis Craddock is pioneering quantum neurobiology, using physics to understand the brain better and develop future treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

A GenAI system from researchers at the University of Toronto simulates cancer genomes to improve diagnostic tools and treatment.

Waterloo scientists developed an innovative treatment that harnesses a naturally occurring bacterial virus.

A McGill study of rats found that a high-salt diet triggered brain inflammation and drove up blood pressure.

UBCO researchers find that low-carb fasting, like a ketogenic diet, may not have the same effect on all body types.

A world-first AI platform designed by McGill researchers accurately predicts acute systemic inflammation.

UBC researchers have developed a novel imaging method that can help accelerate discoveries in disease research and therapies.

A new McGill study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results for brain surgery training when paired with human instruction.

McGill researchers have developed a tool to help patients safely reduce their medication use.

Waterloo researchers have custom-engineered, 3D-printable biopolymer nanocomposite that mimics real bone — and could eventually become real bone.

UM's Dr. Talita Perciano is at the forefront of microbiome research, developing advanced statistical models to help decode complex microbial data.

Research out of McGill University supports expanding the role of nurse practitioners to help alleviate global and Canadian healthcare staff shortages.

BC Cancer and UBC have launched Canada’s fastest PET/CT scanner, offering quicker, safer, and more precise cancer imaging. The state-of-the-art Quadra scanner also supports cutting-edge research and development of new cancer therapies.