Canadian researchers have identified a new role for vitamin K and gamma-carboxylation in beta cells and their potentially protective role in diabetes, achieving a first in 15 years of basic research. The discovery by scientists at Université de Montréal and its affiliated Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) is a welcome advance in the understanding of […]
Ever clicked on a link because of a sensationalist headline or image? Or worse, shared it on social media without even reading it? If so, you’ve fallen victim to what’s known as clickbait, and you’re probably not alone. “Humans are the weak link in online safety,” said Esma Aïmeur, a professor in Université de Montréal’s […]
Could we temporarily increase brain plasticity in adults to decrease fear and anxiety responses in people who have experienced trauma? CHU Sainte-Justine Neuroscientist Graziella Di Cristo and her team were determined to find out. In a new study on mice, she was able to control fear responses by inducing desensitization to fear memories simultaneously with […]
While human papilloma virus (HPV) is common in pregnant women, transmission from mother to baby is infrequent and the virus does not persist in infected newborns beyond six months. These are the findings of a study led by Helen Trottier, a researcher at Sainte-Justine hospital and a professor in UdeM’s School of Public Health, and […]
A new study suggests that a placebo effect is at play when people expect their performance to be enhanced by augmentation technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI). The researchers found that individuals with high expectations of these technologies engage in riskier decision-making, which could be a problem as people adopt these technologies without properly understanding […]
A Lancaster University professor, who worked with refugee survivors of torture, will lead a workshop on the ‘role of art and place in health and wellbeing’, at the British Academy’s annual Summer Showcase next month. Professor Emma Rose from Lancaster University will lead workshops entitled ‘Art of Place: Re-imagining landscapes for mental wellbeing’ at the […]
KMOU university signs a business agreement with the Korea Pilot Association ( President Cho Yong-hwa ) and cooperates with each other to secure maritime talent. The business agreement ceremony held at the Korea Pilot Association on the 3rd was attended by key officials from both organizations, including President Do Do-Hee Do and Cho Yong-Hwa, Chairman […]
Roughly half of all birth defects involve the face and skull, yet scientists remain unclear about why most occur. The way to address tough medical challenges like this one is through data – lots of it. But how to best manage the data, integrate it into meaningful information, and create a comprehensive picture that is […]
