In Colombia, advance directives are a right regulated by the health system. However, little is known about the implementation of advance directives in clinical practice and from the perspective of cancer patients. This is why this study seeks to know the experiences with the implementation of advance directives in a group of cancer patients in […]

This project aims to explore the mysteries of the human brain’s microstructure and functions by using advanced imaging technology and computational models. The researchers will collaborate between different institutions, bringing together expertise in computational neuroscience and neuroimaging from McGill university with the renowned knowledge in cognitive and brain sciences at the Max Planck Institute. The […]

Optogenetics, or the process of controlling biological processes through light and specialized proteins, is a revolutionary technology that allows for remarkable scientific advancement. Metabolic processes in the brain, and the role of glucose, are under-studied, despite their connections to a wide range of debilitating diseases. Some fluorescent protein-based biosensors are available presently for optogenetic applications, […]

Phytopathogenic fungi secrete diverse enzymes to help them infect host plants. Foliar phytopathogens like Colletotrichum species, contain tandem copper radical oxidase (CRO) and peroxidase genes. The CRO-peroxidase pair is co-secreted during initial leaf penetration phases. The CRO oxidizes long-chain alcohols found in the leaf cuticle while the peroxidase activates the CRO. We discovered that the […]

Le projet a pour but de développer une approche synthétique de la céphalotaxine, un produit naturel anticancéreux. Ce produit naturel, bin que connu de longue date, n’a jamais été synthétisé sous forme énantiopure, et est utilisé via extraction de plantes source. Les études proposées viseront à définir une route d’accès synthétique à cette molécule naturelle […]

Le projet de recherche concerne la mise au point de systèmes catalytiques efficaces, permettant des cyclisations et des fonctionalisations de molécules insaturées de type ène-ynes et aldéhyde-ynes. Ce projet proposera différentes facettes, la première étant la synthèse des précurseurs insaturés. Dans un second temps, es conditions réactionnelles seront étudiés et mises au point en modifiant […]

The challenges posed by yield loss and plant diseases facing climate change are on the rise. And it is impossible to ignore fungal pathogens in agriculture. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is one of the most devastating plant pathogens that can cause substantial damage to major crops such as canola, various beans, and sunflowers in Canada, the USA, […]

There are increasing calls to build green spaces (UGS) that provide ecosystems to city residents. For example, one approach is to transform degraded UGS beneath hydrocorridors into restored meadows (e.g., The Meadoway in Toronto, Canada). This ecosystem is meant to act as a place for recreation and habitats to support wildlife. To maintain this desired […]

There is increasing interest in consuming caffeine through non-traditional methods, e.g., coffee and teas. Previous research has shown that caffeine appears in the bloodstream faster after chewing gum containing caffeine compared to swallowing caffeine pills. This suggests that caffeine can be absorbed faster through the mouth compared to digestion. However, it is unknown how caffeine […]

Les personnes présentant des incapacités physiques peuvent recevoir des services de réadaptation intensive pendant plusieurs semaines en centre de réadaptation. Dans ce contexte, des études ont documenté les expériences de soins et les besoins des personnes usagères (PU) et leurs proches. Les enjeux rapportés sont le manque de considération de leur opinion dans la prise […]

The overconsumption and overproduction of meat has led to an unbalanced and harmful relationship between the food industry and the environment. The Better Butchers have identified mycelium, mushroom root, as a great addition to current vegetarian proteins because of its high protein content, natural filamentous texture, and it can be grown easily in liquid culture. […]

La technologie est maintenant bien présente dans les divers espaces de vie et elle est utilisée pour la réadaptation des personnes ayant des problèmes associés à des maladies ou traumatismes. Ce projet testera le prototype 3 du vélo intelligent développé par Trivel auprès de personnes âgées ayant une diminution de leur mobilité. Ces personnes seront […]