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Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education...

Can AI replace a human instructor in brain surgery training?
Not quite—new research from @theneuro.bsky.social shows the best results come from combining both.
🔗 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

New tool helps cut unnecessary meds in seniors. MedSafer, co-developed by Drs. Emily McDonald & Todd Lee, helped deprescribe in 36% of residents—3x more than usual care.
@cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca
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Des virus anciens présents dans notre ADN détiendraient-ils la clé de notre humanité? Selon une étude internationale récente, des fragments d’ADN viral ancien autrefois considérés comme des « déchets » pourraient, en fait, jouer un rôle dans la régulation de nos gènes. À l’aide d’une m...

Des virus anciens présents dans notre ADN détiendraient-ils la clé de notre humanité? 🧬➡️ www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/...

Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human Fragments of ancient viral DNA once dismissed as “junk” may play a role in controlling our genes, according to a new international study. Using a novel method to trace the evolutionary history of vira...

Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human 🧬➡️ www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

Common hereditary cancer mutation in Quebec traced to single ancestor Researchers have shed new light on the most common genetic variant linked to hereditary cancer in Quebec’s French-Canadian population. Their findings could result in cheaper and more effective screeni...

New research sheds light on the most common genetic variant linked to hereditary cancer in Quebec’s French-Canadian population.

The findings could result in cheaper and more effective screening methods. 🧬➡️ www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

Expert: Obesity About one-third of Canadians are now obese, with women and young adults most affected, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It found obesity rates accelerate...

🚨 EXPERT ALERT🚨

About one-third of Canadians are now obese, with women and young adults most affected, according to a new study.

An expert from McGill University is available for media interviews:➡️ www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

Le Canada devrait revoir ses lignes directrices en matière de dépistage du cancer.

Des experts de l’Université McGill sont disponibles pour commenter le débat entourant les avantages d’un dépistage plus précoce: www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/...

Canada is expected to overhaul its guidelines for cancer screening.

McGill University experts are available to speak to the debate about the benefits of earlier screening: www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

McGill researchers in Montreal help cancer survivors return to work “It's a need and it's highly appreciated,” says Dr. Christine Maheu of McGill University on the iCanWork online program – which aims at helping cancer survivors reintegrate back to work. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

"Only 4% of employers have cancer specific return to work policies!"
Great work being done by @christinemaheu.bsky.social‬ www.cancerandwork.ca/
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McGill researchers discover how disrupted daily rhythms can affect adolescent brain development 🧠➡️ www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @douglasresearch.bsky.social

Droits de douane: Donald Trump a outrepassé ses pouvoirs, selon un tribunal américain Plusieurs droits de douane «réciproques» imposés par Trump, dont certains visant le Canada, ont été suspendus parce qu’il a outrepassé ses pouvoirs.

Prof. Barry Eidlin (Dépt. de sociologie) à TVA: "C’est très rare pour une cour américaine de se positionner de façon aussi franche et de le faire aussi rapidement."
@mcgillumedia.bsky.social @eidlin.bsky.social

www.tvanouvelles.ca/2025/05/28/d...

The Vatican has held sacred belongings for a century. Now their Indigenous owners want them back | CNN Inside Vatican City, the home of Pope Leo, lies a vast collection of Indigenous artifacts and cultural objects that some people say shouldn’t be there.

Professor Gloria Bell in a recent article by CNN: "There were thousands of belongings stolen from Indigenous communities to please the greed of Pope Pius XI."
Read more here:
edition.cnn.com/2025/05/29/e...
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New @mcgill.ca @pnas.org study finds land claims for agriculture spread deep into intact forests in the Gran Chaco long before deforestation starts🌳

Read more: mcgill.ca/x/iAc

Citizen science project aims to map biodiversity across Canada A nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country’s biodiversity, one photo at a time. From June 1 to Oct.1, Blitz the Gap is mobilizing citizen scientists, researchers and nature ...

@mcgill.ca researchers are leading a nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country’s biodiversity, one photo at a time.🌲📸
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Marqueurs biologiques de la dépression chez les adolescents: Une avancée scientifique pourrait permettre de repérer les adolescents vulnérables plus tôt et avec plus d’objectivité, et de prédire l’évolution de leurs symptômes: www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/...

Biological markers for teen depression:
@mcgill.ca researchers’ breakthrough could provide a more objective, earlier way to identify adolescents at risk and to predict how their symptoms will progress over time🧠➡️ www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

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. The research was led by Dr. Cla...

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. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

Experte : Conséquences possibles de la fumée des feux de forêt et de la chaleur sur le système immunitaire Les canicules et les feux de forêt sont de plus en plus fréquents au Canada. Pourraient-ils jouer un rôle dans l’apparition de maladies auto-immunes comme le lupus? C’est la question à laquelle tente ...

Les canicules et les feux de forêt sont de plus en plus fréquents au Canada. Pourraient-ils jouer un rôle dans l’apparition de maladies auto-immunes comme le lupus? C’est la question à laquelle tente de répondre une chercheuse de l’Université McGill. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/...

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 McGill civil engineering pro...

Members of socially and economically marginalized groups in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, a new McGill study has found. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

Un meilleur accès aux soins de santé mentale pour les jeunes au Canada Les résultats d’un projet national dirigé par une équipe de recherche de l’Université McGill montrent qu’un remaniement des services de santé mentale pour les jeunes peut réduire considérablement les ...

Les résultats d’un projet national dirigé par une équipe de recherche de l’Université McGill montrent qu’un remaniement des services de santé mentale pour les jeunes peut réduire considérablement les temps d’attente. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/...

Proactively exposing ecosystems to mild environmental stressors appears to offer protection, study finds Mild, proactive exposure to environmental stress can help biological communities resist severe disturbances and maintain genetic diversity, a recent study from McGill University has found. Led by Prof...

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Congratulations to Charles Xu and all the team @biomcgill.bsky.social

Find out more about Charles here 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/charle...

Adversarial testing of global neuronal workspace and integrated information theories of consciousness - Nature Multimodal results (iEEG, fMRI and MEG) of predictions from integrated information theory and global neuronal workspace theory align with some predictions of both theories on visual consciou...

The 1st major study from @arc-cogitate.bsky.social
is out today in @nature.com—a landmark collaboration testing theories of consciousness through rigorous, preregistered science. Data & tools shared openly.
Contributed from @mcgillumedia.bsky.social @theneuro.bsky.social
nature.com/articles/s41...

screenshot of article (screen readable at link) of the guadian article with my quote circled

screenshot of article (screen readable at link) of the guadian article with my quote circled

screenshot of article (screen readable at link) of the guadian article with my quote circled

Quoted in today's @theguardian.com article by Adrienne Matei: www.theguardian.com/global/2025/... @mcgillarts.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social

The Centre for International Peace and Security Studies and the Max Bell School of Public Policy have joined the Global Alliance for Peace Operations – a collective endeavour of more than 50 leading think tanks, research institutes and civil society organizations.

mcgill.ca/x/iN3

🚀 New in Science: Researchers introduce GAIA, a powerful tool that maps the geographic origins of our genetic ancestors using just genome data. A big step toward unraveling human history through DNA! 🧬🌍 Read more: science.org/doi/full/10....

Ultra-thin bismuth holds unexpected promise for green electronics: researcher Electronic devices rely on materials whose electrical properties change with temperature, making them less stable in extreme conditions. A discovery by McGill University researchers that challenges co...

Electronic devices rely on materials whose electrical properties change with temperature, making them less stable in extreme conditions. A McGill discovery suggests that bismuth, a metal, could serve as the foundation for highly stable electronic components.

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AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enablin...

New research shows artificial intelligence can accelerate species discovery, improve ecosystem tracking and help meet global conservation targets 🌱

www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

Tracking contaminant accumulation in Arctic marine mammals A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical insights as climate change reshapes the region's food web. A team of r...

A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical insights as climate change reshapes the region's food web 🐋🐻‍❄️

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This is my comparison of the speeches #Trump and #Trudeau gave yesterday. This tale of two speeches is also a tale of the two countries involved in Trump’s trade war: www.policymagazine.ca/a-tale-of-tw... @mcgillpolisci.bsky.social @mcgillarts.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social