High-salt diet inflames the brain and raises blood pressure, study finds
A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.
Study finds Montreal cycling infrastructure doesn鈥檛 match demand
Bike lanes, BIXI stations and other micromobility infrastructure make up just two per cent of Montreal鈥檚 street space 鈥� even in neighbourhoods where cycling demand would justify more 鈥� according to a new study by 91直播 researchers. They think that the measure they developed to arrive at their findings can also help assess the situation in other cities.
91直播 team discovers Canada鈥檚 first dinosaur-era dragonfly fossil聽
In a first for Canadian paleontology, a Cretaceous fossilized dragonfly wing, uncovered in Alberta鈥檚 Dinosaur Provincial Park, has been identified as a new species. It鈥檚 also the first known dragonfly fossil from Canada鈥檚 dinosaur aged rocks. The find, led by 91直播 researchers, sheds light on a 30-million-year gap in the evolutionary history of dragonflies.聽
Posting digitally enhanced photos of yourself could have a social cost, researchers find
The use of disclaimer labels on digitally enhanced portraits could have unintended social consequences for their subjects, according to a study by a team of 91直播 researchers.
Analysis of more than a century鈥檚 worth of political speeches challenges theory about how linguistic usage evolves
A study led by 91直播 researchers challenges the theory that language change over time requires new generations to replace older generations of speakers. Rather, when words change meaning, speakers of all ages participate; while older speakers might take two or three years longer than their younger colleagues to adopt new word usage, in some cases they lead the way in introducing new word meanings into the common vocabulary, the researchers found.
New tool helps seniors reduce unnecessary medications
91直播 researchers have developed and are licensing a digital tool to help safely reduce patients鈥� use of medications that may be unnecessary or even harmful to them.
91直播 scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more聽聽
An interdisciplinary team of 91直播 researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.聽
Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada鈥檚 lakes, study finds
Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver.聽
Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear
Modern medicine is largely reactive鈥攖reating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the 91直播 Health Centre (The Institute) and 91直播 points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.
Researchers鈥� novel lab technique reveals how ice crystals form in clouds
Researchers have developed a novel method to detect and study how ice forms in mixed-phase clouds, significantly boosting scientists鈥� ability to forecast weather and model climate change.聽
Youth at risk of suicide show early warning signs that adults often miss
Drawing on a landmark 25-year study that followed Quebec children into adulthood, 91直播 researchers have identified two distinct patterns in how suicidal thoughts emerge and the early signs that are often missed.
Suicidal thoughts are increasingly common among youth, but how they begin and what mental health symptoms often precede them are poorly understood, the researchers said.
Racial-minority business owners can benefit from 鈥榳hite guilt,鈥� marketing study finds
Researchers who explored how consumers鈥� ethical values can shape their shopping habits suggest that business owners from marginalized racial groups can appeal to socially conscious consumers by highlighting their identity, helping promote racial equity through values-driven purchasing.
Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human
Fragments of ancient viral DNA once dismissed as 鈥渏unk鈥� may play a role in controlling our genes, according to a new international study.
Using a novel method to trace the evolutionary history of viral DNA, researchers from 91直播 and Kyoto University uncovered sequences that had been overlooked in earlier genome annotations.
Common hereditary cancer mutation in Quebec traced to single ancestor
Researchers have shed new light on the most common genetic variant linked to hereditary cancer in Quebec鈥檚 French-Canadian population. Their findings could result in cheaper and more effective screening methods.
The variant is associated with Lynch syndrome, a condition that greatly increases the risk of colorectal and other cancers.
Simple texting platform helps farmers adopt greener methods, 91直播-led study finds
Farmers who exchanged text messages with peers were significantly more likely to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the power of peer learning in digital formats, a new study co-authored by 91直播 Professor Aur茅lie Harou found.
