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New generation of orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular prostheses
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jan 27, 2009 |
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The futuristic technology of the Six Million Dollar Man -specifically a part metal and part flesh human being - won't be exclusive to Hollywood anymore. While the main character in the Six Million Dollar Man was outfitted ...
Researchers identify new protein that triggers breast cancer
Jan 14, 2009 |
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Canadian researchers have identified a new protein in the progression of breast cancer. According to a recent study from the Université de Montréal and the University of Alberta, published in the Journal of ...
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Professor analyzes if Montreal Canadiens are a hockey team or religion
Feb 06, 2009 |
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Since January 2009, Olivier Bauer has pioneered the world's first course examining the link between hockey and religion. As a professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Theology, he also just compiled ...
Pain automatically activates facial muscle groups
Oct 27, 2008 |
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A study has found that people who facially express pain in a more intense way are not exaggerating if their perception of a painful stimulation is controlled. The study conducted by Miriam Kunz is published in the November ...
A catalyst for families: Experts comment on importance of Christmas dinner
Dec 16, 2008 |
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The menu might be different and families might be smaller, but Christmas remains among the most important holidays. "It is sacred," says Université de Montréal Psychologist Luc Brunet. "It's part of our culture to come together ...
New laser method reproduces art masterworks to protein patterns
Nov 11, 2008 |
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Canadian researchers have created a new protein patterning technique that's enabled them to reproduce complex cellular environments and a miniature version of a masterpiece painting. According to a new study ...
Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River
Jan 26, 2009 |
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A study conducted by Université de Montréal researchers on downstream and upstream water from the Montreal wastewater treatment plant has revealed the presence of chemotherapy products and certain hypertension ...
A million people suffer from tinnitus -- in province of Quebec alone
Oct 27, 2008 |
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Université de Montréal Professor Sylvie Hébert is conducting a study exploring the root causes of tinnitus, a condition that creates the perception of sound in the absence of external stimulation. Tinnitus affects 20 percent ...
Plate-eating good: University of Montreal professor designs edible tableware
Dec 08, 2009 |
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Finishing your plate may soon take on a literal meaning. Diane Bisson, a professor at the Université de Montréal School of Industrial Design, has fashioned edible plates that are practical, stylish and tasty. ...
A good ear: Rats identify specific sounds in noisy environments
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 18, 2008 |
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A study conducted on hundreds of rats could help us understand how the brain identifies specific sounds in a noisy environment. The investigation, soon to be published in the journal Brain, was conducted by Alex Martin of ...
Babies placed in incubators decrease risk of depression as adults
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 10, 2008 |
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Babies who receive incubator care after birth are two to three times less likely to suffer depression as adults according to a new study published in the journal Pyschiatry Research. The surprising discovery was made by sci ...
Human mind: Sound and vision wired through same 'black box'
Aug 12, 2009 |
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Sounds and images share a similar neural code in the human brain, according to a new Canadian study. In the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), scientists from the Univ ...
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