New DNA “clock” could help measure development in young children
This could allow for an earlier diagnosis of life-altering development disorders.
Marco Marra inducted into the 2020 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
He is head of the department of medical genetics and Canada Research Chair in Genome Science.
One-on-One with Lakshmi Yatham
Meet Lakshmi Yatham, Head of the Department of Psychiatry
First-of-its-kind guideline sets out best practices for delivering injectable opioid agonist treatment
The guideline provides strategies for delivering the treatment with for people with severe opioid use disorder.
Emphasizing social play in kindergarten improves academics, reduces teacher burnout
The study found this approach also enhanced children’s joy in learning.
Groundbreaking study targets one of Canada’s most deadly medical conditions
Early sampling of blood for sepsis is critical to treating the potentially fatal condition.
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems
Scientists have linked two types of heart problems and a commonly-prescribed class of antibiotics.
Kids in neighbourhoods with larger households less likely to be killed in residential fires
Researchers examined data from B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.
Scientists find possible prenatal origin for Alzheimer disease
Newly discovered gene function may reduce cell death in Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome, according to research led by Weihong Song.
Science says when kids participate in team-based extracurricular activities, they have better mental health
Extracurricular activities that nurture a sense of belonging with peers appear to bolster preteen’s mental health.