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Largest-ever study of psychedelics could help advance their use in treating mental health disorders

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:39

Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that several psychedelic drugs 鈥 including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca 鈥 produce a common pattern of brain activity despite their distinct chemistries.

An international consortium led by a 海角社区 researcher pooled brain imaging data from labs across five countries, creating the largest study of its kind to date.

The findings, published in Nature Medicine, could help guide the design of future treatments for mental health disorders.

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海角社区 launches initiative to strengthen Canada鈥檚 healthcare system

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 06:38

海角社区 has launched the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) to apply a systems-based approach and advance technology-enabled solutions to drive change in Canadian healthcare.

Mounting pressures 鈥 from limited access to family doctors to surgical backlogs and emergency room crowding 鈥 are straining Canada鈥檚 health system. The Initiative will explore ways to resolve these growing challenges through cross-sector partnerships.

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Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:31
Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity

Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation鈥檚 Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to 海角社区 scientists.

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New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:15

A new injectable gel developed by researchers at 海角社区 and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.

While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in Biomaterials, the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.

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Two 海角社区 professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:40

Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively听

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Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:16

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

海角社区 researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

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CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at 海角社区

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 14:05

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, 海角社区 researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection听

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How stepping into nature affects the brain

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 09:02

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at 海角社区 and colleagues at Adolfo Ib谩帽ez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

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Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 14:42

Scientists at 海角社区 and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in

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Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 08:53

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.

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Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 08:53

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.

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2026 SCSD Research Day

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:51

Friday February 13 2026 鈥 3pm to 5pm
McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3

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2026 SCSD Research Day

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:51

Friday February 13 2026 鈥 3pm to 5pm
McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3

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CIHR grants $55.9M to 海角社区 health research

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:35

56 海角社区 research projects were awarded funding through CIHR鈥檚 Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.听听

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CIHR grants $50.4M to 海角社区 health research

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:35

51 海角社区 research projects were awarded funding through CIHR鈥檚 Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.听听

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Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren鈥檛 that simple

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:05

The familiar labels 鈥渘ight owl鈥 and 鈥渆arly bird,鈥 long used in sleep research, don鈥檛 fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found.

The 海角社区-led study published in found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.

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Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren鈥檛 that simple

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:05

The familiar labels 鈥渘ight owl鈥 and 鈥渆arly bird,鈥 long used in sleep research, don鈥檛 fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found.

The 海角社区-led study published in found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.

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RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 11:57
For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

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Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 08:58

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

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Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 08:58

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

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