Tag: McGill University
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TOSI Trainee Council Opens Doors to McGill Research with New Lab Tours
Opening Doors to Discovery: McGill’s TOSI Lab Tours Curiosity fans and future scientists have a fresh chance to see science in action. The Tanenbaum Open Science Institute (TOSI) Trainee Council has announced a new round of lab tours running from October 27 to November 6, inviting students and curious members of the public to peek…
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TOSI Trainee Council Lab Tours at McGill Open Doors
Open Doors to Research: McGill Welcomes Students with TOSI Curious about how scientific discoveries move from bench to breakthrough? The Tanenbaum Open Science Institute (TOSI) Trainee Council has launched a fresh round of lab tours, inviting students to step into the heart of research at McGill through its Open Doors program. Running from October 27…
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For the first time, scientists pinpoint brain cells linked to depression
Groundbreaking discovery maps which brain cells are affected in depression In a landmark study, researchers have for the first time pinpointed the specific brain cell types that show altered activity in depression. By combining gene activity data with mechanisms that regulate the DNA code, the team has created a clearer map of where disruptions occur…
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Vocal Cord Hydrogel Breakthrough at McGill – Longer-Lasting Voice
McGill unveils a promising hydrogel for vocal cord healing A team of researchers at McGill University has developed a hydrogel that could significantly improve treatment for vocal cord injuries. The hydrogel is designed to repair damaged tissue in the vocal cords, offering potential relief for people who suffer from voice loss or chronic vocal damage.…
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McGill Hydrogel Breakthrough Heals Vocal Cords Naturally
Groundbreaking Hydrogel Offers New Hope for Voice Repair A collaborative team at McGill University has announced a significant advance in treating vocal cord injuries. Their breakthrough hydrogel, crafted from natural tissue proteins and enhanced with a state-of-the-art chemical process, shows promise in repairing damaged vocal cords with longer-lasting effects. If validated in further studies, it…
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McGill researchers develop breakthrough hydrogel to heal damage vocal cords
Researchers unveil a breakthrough hydrogel for vocal cord repair A team at McGill University has developed a novel hydrogel designed to repair damaged vocal cords, offering renewed hope for people affected by voice loss or chronically damaged vocal tissue. The injectable gel uses natural tissue proteins processed into a powder and reconstituted into a gel,…
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DNA Manipulation with Electric Fields: RECON Device Unveiled
Overview: A New Tool for Single-Molecule DNA Analysis A team from McGill University has introduced a breakthrough device that can trap and study DNA molecules without touching or damaging them. The platform uses carefully tuned electric fields to gently guide individual DNA strands into tiny wells, enabling researchers to observe their behavior in real time.…
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McGill Physicists Unveil an Electrokinetic DNA Trapping Device
<h2Breakthrough in Electrokinetic DNA Trapping Researchers at McGill University’s Department of Physics have introduced a breakthrough device that can trap and study DNA molecules without touching them or causing damage. By employing carefully tuned electric fields, the tool gives scientists unprecedented, real-time control over how individual DNA strands move and behave in tiny spaces. The…
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DNA Manipulation with Electric Fields: McGill RECON Device
Revolutionizing DNA analysis with a touch-free approach Researchers at McGill University have introduced a new device that traps and studies DNA molecules using carefully tuned electric fields—without physical contact or damage. Built in the Department of Physics and developed in collaboration with students in Professor Walter Reisner’s Nanobiophysics lab, the tool leverages reversible electrokinetic confinement…
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McGill Scientists Unveil RECON: An Electrokinetic DNA Trapping Device
McGill scientists unveil a new way to study DNA with light touch A team from McGill University has introduced a compact device that can trap and study single DNA molecules without touching or damaging them. By applying carefully tuned electric fields, the system achieves reversible electrokinetic confinement, or RECON, allowing researchers to observe how DNA…