/epi-biostat-occh/taxonomy/term/4/all en /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/genetic-tweaks-can-make-oats-more-nutritious-increase-shelf-life-360285 <p>A recent study from 不良研究所 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 5490947 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/new-technology-rapidly-measures-antioxidants-maple-syrup-361237 <p>Researchers at 不良研究所 have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the syrup's nutritional value and allows for on-site quality testing without the need for costly lab assessments.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:23:09 +0000 admin 5490927 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/new-design-overcomes-key-barrier-safer-more-efficient-ev-batteries-360128 <p>Researchers at 不良研究所 have made <a href="https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(24)00506-X">a significant advance</a> in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.</p> <p>By addressing a long-standing issue with battery performance, this innovation could pave the way for safer, longer-lasting EVs.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:54:07 +0000 admin 5490956 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/temporary-sound-installations-could-help-reduce-noise-pollution-study-361074 <p>Temporary sound installations can be a low-cost way of dealing with noise pollution in areas of high urban density, 不良研究所 researchers have found.</p> <p>Dubbed the 鈥渘ew second hand smoke,鈥� noise pollution can have consequences ranging from simple annoyance to such serious health problems as hearing loss and high blood pressure and can exacerbate various mental health conditions.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:58:47 +0000 admin 5490933 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/using-sunlight-turn-two-greenhouse-gases-valuable-chemicals-359632 <p>不良研究所 researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:08:31 +0000 admin 5490965 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/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 不良研究所 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 5490945 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/saskatchewans-first-centrosaurus-and-citipes-elegans-fossils-discovered-mcgill-researchers-361239 <p>Paleontologists and students from 不良研究所 have documented Saskatchewan's first confirmed fossil specimens of <i>Centrosaurus</i>, a horned dinosaur species closely related to <i>Triceratops</i>.</p> <p>The search, conducted in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park along the South Saskatchewan River, also unearthed a rare mix of dinosaur and marine fossils, shedding light on a dinosaur fauna which existed on the edge of an ancient sea at a time of rising sea levels long before humans roamed the earth.</p> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:36:54 +0000 admin 5490925 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-university-libraries-unveil-game-changing-collections-centre-new-era-sustainable-book-360169 <p><b>October 1, 2024 鈥� Valleyfield, QC</b> 鈥� 不良研究所 is pleased to announce the official opening of the 不良研究所 Collections Centre on October 1, 2024. This groundbreaking facility marks a historic milestone as 不良研究所's first-ever design-build project and sets a new standard for library preservation and sustainability in Quebec.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:51:17 +0000 admin 5490954 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/indigenous-awareness-weeks-2024-september-19-october-2-359661 <p>Indigenous Awareness Weeks is a two-week series of events involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Its goal is to encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at 不良研究所, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives also helps foster discussion among First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit on topics that are important to individuals and their communities.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:45:21 +0000 admin 5490964 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/berry-flavoured-may-be-more-dangerous-non-flavoured-vapes-study-360871 <p>Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs鈥� natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests.</p> <p>The study compared effects of flavoured e-cigarettes to those of unflavoured ones.</p> <p>While previous research has shown that all forms of vaping can be harmful, the scholars said this study adds to a mounting body of evidence demonstrating how added flavourings to vaping solutions can exacerbate the dangers.</p> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:10:02 +0000 admin 5490937 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/digitally-cataloguing-archived-plant-specimens-can-transform-conservation-efforts-359456 <p>Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by 不良研究所 researchers has found.</p> <p>Digitally cataloguing, or digitizing, a herbarium specimen involves recording the species name and original location and uploading that record to a digital repository that is publicly accessible.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:47:33 +0000 admin 5490972 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/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 不良研究所-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 不良研究所鈥檚 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 5490943 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/cannabis-disrupts-brain-activity-young-adults-prone-psychosis-study-361318 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss.</p> <p>In the first-of-its-kind study, 不良研究所 researchers detected a marked decrease in synaptic density鈥攖he connections between neurons that enable brain communication鈥攊n individuals at risk of psychosis, compared to a healthy control group.</p> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:37:10 +0000 admin 5490923 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/when-we-cannot-hear-our-own-speech-even-temporarily-ability-speak-impaired-mcgill-study-360174 <p>A 不良研究所 study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in real-time.</p> <p>Published in the <i>Journal of the Acoustical Society of America</i> (JASA), the research shows that when people cannot hear their own speech, even briefly, their ability to move their jaw and tongue in a coordinated manner is impaired.</p> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:50:35 +0000 admin 5490952 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/new-drug-molecule-could-lead-new-treatments-parkinsons-disease-younger-patients-359804 <p>A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>鈥淲e are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson鈥檚 disease, at least for a subset of patients,鈥� said lead author聽<a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at 不良研究所 and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 admin 5490962 at /epi-biostat-occh