/newsroom/taxonomy/term/2197/all en /newsroom/channels/news/canadian-researchers-open-new-front-fight-against-ms-285673 <p>By Ross Neitz, University of Alberta</p> <p>A discovery led by scientists at the University of Alberta and McGill University is providing hope of a new therapeutic target in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients, which could one day be used to prevent the symptoms and progression of the disease.</p> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:14:25 +0000 justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca 33842 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/ualberta-and-mcgill-scientists-uncover-hidden-calcium-cholesterol-connection-269120 <p>By Ross Neitz, University of Alberta</p> <p>It’s well known that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but new research shows it also plays a key role in moderating another important aspect of health—cholesterol.</p> <p>Scientists at the University of Alberta and McGill University have discovered a direct link between calcium and cholesterol, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways of treating high blood cholesterol. </p> Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:58:46 +0000 justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca 32097 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/maintaining-healthy-heart-through-bile-acids-261873 <p><a href="/newsroom"><em><strong>McGill Newsroom</strong></em></a></p> <p><em>Canadian discovery may soon lead to the prevention of cardiac fibrosis</em></p> <p><span>Groundbreaking research from the University of Alberta and McGill University has opened the door towards the future prevention of cardiac fibrosis—a condition leading to heart failure for which there is currently no treatment.</span></p> Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:10:57 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 26036 at /newsroom