/dementia/taxonomy/term/4/all en /dementia/channels/news/most-canadians-consider-public-transit-be-essential-service-according-initial-results-mcgill-study-360582 <p>Most Canadians view public transit as an essential service and support increased provincial funding in response to current financial difficulties, according to preliminary results from a 捆绑SM社区-led study.聽</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.mobility-canada.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canadian Mobility Survey</a> is underway in 10 major cities. The researchers, in 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 School of Urban Planning, aim to evaluate the role public transit plays in urban Canadians鈥� daily travel and their ability to live a fulfilling life without using a car.聽聽</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:59:02 +0000 admin 1679 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-feathered-dinosaurs-appear-have-used-wings-speed-360590 <p>Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including 捆绑SM社区 Biology Professor <a href="/newsroom/hans-larsson" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Hans Larsson</a>. The <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2413810121">study</a>, published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sheds new light on the origins of bird flight.</p> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:23:53 +0000 admin 1677 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/how-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-lead-autoimmune-diseases-360580 <p>As Canadians brace for 鈥渧itamin D winter鈥� 鈥� months when the sun鈥檚 angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin 鈥� a 捆绑SM社区 study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.</p> <p>During childhood, the thymus helps train immune cells to distinguish between the body鈥檚 own tissues and harmful invaders. A vitamin D deficiency at that stage of life causes the thymus to age more quickly, the researchers discovered.</p> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:20:40 +0000 admin 1675 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/experts-hydro-quebec-unveils-3b-wind-farm-project-lower-st-lawrence-360511 <p>Hydro-Qu茅bec and L'Alliance de l'茅nergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and T茅miscouata. The Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation is among the project partners, contributing to this large-scale initiative as part of the growing demand for renewable energy.聽</p> <p>These experts from 捆绑SM社区 are available to share their insights on this topic: 聽</p> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:50:04 +0000 admin 1673 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-building-cognitive-reserve-healthy-aging-360504 <p>Join us on November 6th at noon for the next 捆绑SM社区 Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.鈥�</p> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:09:40 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1670 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-150th-anniversary-first-intercollegiate-rugby-game-north-america-be-marked-mcgill-vs-harvard-360501 <p>On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the 捆绑SM社区 Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.聽</p> <p>The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 捆绑SM社区-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. 捆绑SM社区, holding a 24-14 series lead, will also unveil a special 150th anniversary uniform at the game.聽</p> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:50:14 +0000 admin 1669 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/research-new-stem-cell-models-receives-26-million-360436 <h2><b>Thomas Durcan鈥檚 project will </b><b>dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment</b></h2> <p>An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:26 +0000 admin 1664 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/experts-how-will-years-fall-colours-be-affected-climate-change-360372 <p>As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from 捆绑SM社区 are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.聽聽</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:22:49 +0000 admin 1663 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-bringing-shackletons-shipwrecked-endurance-back-life-after-100-years-360366 <p>After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton鈥檚 legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, <a href="https://voyis.com/endurance-expedition-with-voyis-technology-on-bbc-news/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Voyis Imaging Inc.</a> and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering <a href="/mecheng/james-forbes" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">James Forbes</a> and his research group, <a hre=""></a></p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:43:13 +0000 admin 1661 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-conspiracy-theories-hindering-hurricane-milton-relief-effort-360357 <p>Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts.聽Here is an expert from 捆绑SM社区 who can provide comment on this issue:</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:23:37 +0000 admin 1659 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/bilingualism-makes-brain-more-efficient-especially-when-learned-young-age-360355 <h2><b>MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language</b></h2> <p>Neuroplasticity is the brain鈥檚 ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:44:33 +0000 admin 1658 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/lets-talk-about-dementia-french-public-lecture-valleyfield-360302 <h2>LET鈥橲 TALK ABOUT DEMENTIA (French public lecture in Valleyfield)</h2> <h3>Thursday, October 24, 2024</h3> <h3>1:00 to 2:30 p.m.</h3> <p>EVERYONE IS WELCOME.</p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:14:42 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1655 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/ipsc-seminars-early-drug-discovery-unit-eddu-360301 <p><strong>THE NEURO'S EDDU iPSC SEMINAR SERIES聽</strong></p> <p><b>Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation - The Need for Alternative Unconventional Routes</b></p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:57:08 +0000 admin 1654 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/genetic-tweaks-can-make-oats-more-nutritious-increase-shelf-life-360285 <p>A recent study from 捆绑SM社区 proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.</p> <p>The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.</p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:03:42 +0000 admin 1653 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/parenting-programs-help-kids-provide-insufficient-support-parents-study-finds-360264 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children鈥檚 development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests.</p> <p>鈥淚t鈥檚 a surprising contradiction,鈥� said the study鈥檚 lead author,<a href="/newsroom/marilyn-ahun"> Marilyn Ahun</a>, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at 捆绑SM社区. 鈥淥ur findings show the potential of multi-component programs, while revealing gaps that need to be addressed.鈥�</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:36:01 +0000 admin 1651 at /dementia