/lin-centre/taxonomy/term/4/all en /lin-centre/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 McGill University 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 4070 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-reveal-how-life-saving-molecules-are-created-362080 <p>McGill University 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 McGill’s Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Structural Biology.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:11:01 +0000 admin 4069 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/jocelyn-maclure-speak-congreso-futuro-chiles-senate-january-13th-362028 <p>On January 13th, Jocelyn Maclure, the chairholder of the Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology will speak at the Congreso Futuro at the Senate of Chile. </p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://congresofuturo.cl/programa">See here for more information</a></div> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:22:06 +0000 admin 4067 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/event/white-paper-launch-and-workshop-general-ethical-requirements-ai-certification-362025 <p><strong>This event will take place at the Center for Science and Thought at the University of Bonn in Germany. For more information, see the link below.</strong></p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:15:13 +0000 admin 4063 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/event/echo-chambers-and-public-reason-crisis-362026 <p><strong>This event will take place at the University of Bonn in association with the Chair of Epistemology, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy. Please check back soon for more information.</strong></p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:23:21 +0000 admin 4064 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/event/la-deliberation-democratique-lere-du-numerique-362027 <p><strong>Cet événement fera partie du conférence d'ouverture au Colloque Penser la citoyenneté à l'Assemblée nationale du Québec. Revenez plus tard pour plus d'informations.</strong></p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:28:42 +0000 admin 4065 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/understanding-when-and-why-people-give-bribes-361998 <p>McGill-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 4062 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/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 4061 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/mcgill-university-center-science-and-industry-cosi-and-us-state-department-commemorate-70-years-361813 <p><span style="text-align:left">McGill University, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department today teamed up to host a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations to honour the 70th anniversary of McGill’s acclaimed Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados and promote STEAM education to students in Barbados.</span></p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:05:39 +0000 admin 4060 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/retailers-boost-profits-while-improving-eating-habits-clientele-361742 <p>Convenience stores can help customers improve their eating habits while at the same time boosting both their own sales and profits. It’s as simple as offering customers the choice between healthy snacks and pastries as a low-cost add-on to their cup of coffee, according to a new study out of McGill.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:56:02 +0000 admin 4058 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/event/gripp-charles-taylor-lectures-2024-2025-philipe-van-parijs-361798 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:52:12 +0000 jean-felix.caron@mcgill.ca 4056 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/addressing-mental-health-impacts-conflicts-and-climate-change-361730 <p>As violent conflicts, forced migration, and an increase in natural disasters sparked by climate change trigger rising humanitarian needs around the globe, a new initiative to understand how to better support the mental health of those affected is being launched at McGill University, thanks to a visionary gift from Flagship Pioneering Founder and CEO and Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna, Noubar Afeyan, BEng’83, DSc’22, and his wife, Anna Afeyan Gunnarson.</p> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:21:00 +0000 admin 4054 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/pregnancy-enhances-natural-immunity-block-severe-flu-361713 <p>McGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection.</p> <p>Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy increases vulnerability to infections, researchers found that it strengthened an immune defense in mice, blocking the Influenza A virus from spreading to the lungs, where it can cause severe infection.</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:04:20 +0000 admin 4051 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/lab-grown-brain-cells-help-uncover-new-targets-parkinsons-treatments-361562 <p>Scientists have uncovered a new link between the immune system and the development of Parkinson’s disease.</p> <p>Researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) at McGill University have discovered that an immune response plays a key role in how toxic protein clumps, known as Lewy bodies, form in brain cells and contribute to disease.</p> <p>This suggests factors that trigger the immune system, such as chronic inflammation, exposure to toxins, or prolonged stress may not only correlate with Parkinson’s, as previous research has found, but drive its development.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:09:57 +0000 admin 4050 at /lin-centre /lin-centre/channels/news/mcgill-linked-axis-mission-one-two-finalists-nasa-selection-process-361498 <p>NASA has selected the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-investigated by McGill University Professor Daryl Haggard, to advance to the next stage of its $1 billion <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-establishes-new-class-of-astrophysics-missions-selects-studies/">space probe competition</a>.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:15:15 +0000 admin 4049 at /lin-centre