Citizen science project aims to map biodiversity across Canada
A nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country鈥檚 biodiversity, one photo at a time. From June 1 to Oct.1, Blitz the Gap is mobilizing citizen scientists, researchers and nature enthusiasts to document species from coast to coast to coast,
Meeting the public transit needs of aging Canadians
For older Canadians, having transportation options that allow them to maintain their independence is key to being able to remain in their own homes, or 鈥渁ge in place.鈥� While many continue to drive, public transit 鈥� when available 鈥� can offer a low-cost, flexible alternative that helps older adults stay active and connected to their communities.
Biological markers for teen depression
Using a novel lab method they developed, 蘑菇短视频 researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also predicted how symptoms might progress over time.
The findings of the clinical study could pave the way for earlier detection, before symptoms worsen and become hard to treat.
Family Medicine Residency: New doctors headed to the Outaouais
In 2025, 923 future medical residents were matched to positions in Quebec through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), including 484 in family medicine 鈥� the largest single cohort of future family physicians ever to be trained in the province. In the Outaouais region all 15 available places have been filled, all in family medicine.
Study links dementia care gaps in Quebec to socio-economic status
A new study has found stark differences in the dementia care received by people in richer and poorer neighbourhoods in Quebec, despite the universal health-care system.
Forests thrive where values run deep聽
Forests on Indigenous lands in Panama have remained remarkably stable over the past two decades 鈥� more so than in protected areas 鈥� thanks in no small part to deeply rooted cultural values, a 蘑菇短视频-led study suggests.聽聽
Members of marginalized groups are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, study finds
Members of socially and economically marginalized groups in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, a new study has found.
Co-authored by 蘑菇短视频 civil engineering professor Daniele Malomo, the study is the first in Canada to examine earthquake vulnerability through the lens of equity.
蘑菇短视频 researchers lead project to reform youth mental health care in Canada
New data from a national project led by 蘑菇短视频 researchers shows that redesigning youth mental health services can significantly cut wait times and connect more young people to care.
Researchers delve into incels鈥� rejection of work and study
The critically acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence has put a spotlight on the culture and ideas of incels (involuntary celibates), an online subculture of people (mostly male and heterosexual), who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner, largely due to their perceived unattractiveness.
蘑菇短视频 researchers highlight disparities in 鈥榓ging in place鈥櫬�
While health status is an important factor in whether a person is able to grow old in their home and community (age in place), researchers at 蘑菇短视频 have shed new light on the social factors that can also have an impact, both directly and through their impact on health over a lifetime.聽
Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows
Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a 蘑菇短视频-led study warns.
Ultrasound unlocks a safer, greener way to make hydrogels聽
Researchers at 蘑菇短视频, in collaboration with Polytechnique Montr茅al, pioneered a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators. This breakthrough offers a faster, cleaner and more sustainable approach to hydrogel fabrication, and produces hydrogels that are stronger, more flexible and highly resistant to freezing and dehydration.
Predicting hockey IQ: Researchers鈥� method of assessing young hockey talent could be a game-changer
In a study that is the first of its kind, a research team led by a 蘑菇短视频 professor has developed a more objective way to identify ice hockey players鈥� game intelligence, or 鈥渉ockey IQ.鈥� And the method, which pairs objective test results with scouting insights, is likely to yield the most accurate results, the researchers suggest.
Breakthrough discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome
蘑菇短视频 researchers, in collaboration with colleagues in Israel and Ireland, have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with remarkable accuracy, potentially transforming how CRPS is diagnosed and treated.
New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care
A 蘑菇短视频-led research collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in understanding how cancer spreads.