/plant/taxonomy/term/4/all en /plant/channels/news/study-links-alcohol-consumption-more-severe-nut-allergy-reaction-362237 <table> <tr></tr> </table> <p>Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies.</p> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:55:20 +0000 admin 7644 at /plant /plant/channels/news/what-people-need-know-about-food-recalls-interview-prof-jennifer-ronholm-362208 <p>A number of recent food recalls across Canada have raised concerns for some about food safety and health risks. Global News interviewed <a href="/foodscience/ronholm-jennifer">Professor Jennifer Ronholm</a>, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology at Â鶹AV, to explain what consumers need to know and how they can stay safe. </p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://globalnews.ca/video/10921998/what-people-need-to-now-about-food-recalls/">Watch the video on Global News</a></div> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:23:37 +0000 admin 7556 at /plant /plant/channels/news/celebrating-legacy-professor-roger-prichard-362155 <p><img alt="A cake decorated with custom icing in honour of Prof. Prichard" src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/image00029.jpeg" style="height:200px; float:right; width:300px; margin-left:15px; margin-right:0px" />On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Institute of Parasitology gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and retirement of Professor <a href="/parasitology/faculty/prichard">Roger Prichard</a> at Tadja Hall.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:55:12 +0000 admin 7456 at /plant /plant/channels/news/experts-canadian-federal-government-deficit-362157 <p>The federal government’s deficit for the 2023-2024 fiscal year that ended in March 2024 was announced Monday. It was $61.9 billion, significantly higher than the $40.1 billion deficit that had been promised.</p> <p>Â鶹AV has experts who can share their insights on this subject: </p> <p><b>Julian Vikan Karaguesian </b>is a lecturer in the Department of Economics at Â鶹AV and worked for Canadian<b> </b>Ministry of Finance for more than 25 years.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:02:30 +0000 admin 7459 at /plant /plant/channels/news/effects-ultra-processed-foods-comments-michele-iskandar-and-stephanie-chevalier-362138 <p>In a recent article, <em>La Presse </em>addressed the question of whether ultra-processed foods increase cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies in children.</p> <p>Studies exist, Michèle Iskandar, Research Associate at Â鶹AV's School of Human Nutrition told <em>La Presse</em>—but they are preliminary.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:09:43 +0000 admin 7385 at /plant /plant/channels/news/experts-resignation-canadian-finance-minister-362133 <p>Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from cabinet, but said she will continue as a member of Parliament. In her announcement, she cited differences with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over economic policy and responses to American economic nationalism, and said the prime minister had told her that he no longer wanted her to remain Minister of Finance.<br /> <br /> Â鶹AV has an expert who can share his insights on this subject: </p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:18:32 +0000 admin 7373 at /plant /plant/channels/news/quebec-government-awards-16-million-mcgill-researchers-providing-innovative-solutions-industry-362124 <div> <p><em><strong><span><span><span>Â鶹AV-led projects in genomics, imaging,<span> and manufacturing<span> <span>serve<span> businesses across Quebec<span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></p></div> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:55:57 +0000 admin 7369 at /plant /plant/channels/news/new-drug-shows-promise-against-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-362113 <p>A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.</p> <p>Â鶹AV researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle stem cells. Current treatments can slow muscle damage, but don’t address the root problem.</p> <p>DMD affects about one in 5,000 boys worldwide, often leading to wheelchair dependence by the teenage years and life-threatening complications in early adulthood.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:11:47 +0000 admin 7368 at /plant /plant/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-help-uncover-rare-gamma-ray-flare-distant-black-hole-362115 <p>A high-energy gamma-ray flare from the super-massive black hole in the Messier 87 (M87) galaxy was observed in 2018 for the first time in nearly a decade, thanks to an international effort involving Â鶹AV researchers. This discovery has yielded important insights into the physics of black hole jets, which are among the most efficient engines for distributing energy from the inside of a galaxy to the expanse of the Universe.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:12:12 +0000 admin 7367 at /plant /plant/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-reveal-how-life-saving-molecules-are-created-362080 <p>Â鶹AV researchers have discovered how certain microbes create potent drugs like antibiotics and anti-cancer therapies.</p> <p>Their surprising findings could change the way scientists approach drug discovery and pave the way to the designing of next-generation medications, explained Martin Schmeing, principal investigator and professor in Â鶹AV’s Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Structural Biology.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:11:01 +0000 admin 7366 at /plant /plant/channels/news/expert-newfoundland-and-labrador-quebec-reach-churchill-falls-hydro-deal-362081 <p>The provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec have reached a tentative deal regarding power generated by the Churchill Falls development. It would replace an agreement that has been a sore point for Newfoundland and Labrador. The new deal would provide long-term security for Quebec and would see the two provinces work together on a future hydro-electric development.   </p> <p>Â鶹AV has an expert who can share his insights on this subject:    </p> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:15:32 +0000 admin 7360 at /plant /plant/channels/news/experts-2024-holiday-season-362004 <p>Winter brings its own set of health risks, from slips and falls to snow-shovelling heart strain, as well as seasonal weight gain and illnesses from gatherings or travel.</p> <p><a href="/newsroom/mitch-shulman"><b>Mitch Shulman</b></a><b>, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, and attending physician, Montreal General and Royal Victoria hospitals,</b> can share his expertise on preventing winter injuries, recognizing and managing heart-attack symptoms and staying healthy through the holiday season.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:06:43 +0000 admin 7356 at /plant /plant/channels/news/understanding-when-and-why-people-give-bribes-361998 <p>Â鶹AV-led researchers developed a model of the factors that go into citizens’ calculations about whether to bribe officials, information that can help authorities fight corruption.</p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:05:07 +0000 admin 7355 at /plant /plant/channels/news/expert-syria-and-fall-president-bashar-al-assad-361969 <p>President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow after opposition fighters occupied the capital, Damascus, early on Sunday morning. Â鶹AV has an expert who can share his insights on this subject:  </p> <p><strong><a href="/politicalscience/daniel-douek" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Daniel Douek</a> is Faculty Lecturer</strong> in the Department of Political Science. </p> <p><span><span>Daniel.douek</span> [at] <span>mcgill.ca</span><span><!--target="_blank"--></span></span> (English, French) </p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:06:26 +0000 admin 7354 at /plant /plant/channels/news/universal-genetic-testing-breast-cancer-patients-could-help-many-361933 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies.</p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:48:35 +0000 admin 7352 at /plant