This research explores the design, optimization, and demonstration of dense fiber optic mesh networks to enable low-power digital optical switching. Digital Optical switching by-passes the energy intensive OEO (optical-electrical-optical) conversion that surrounds the current CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) switching fabric due to the need for buffering, ADC/DAC (analog to digital conversion/ digital to analog […]

School-aged children and adolescents around the world are not moving enough to promote their best health and well-being. To deepen the knowledge about physical activity differences worldwide, share ideas for improvement, and inspire positive change, the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance runs an international initiative called the Global Matrix. Currently, teams of physical activity experts […]

Le projet de recherche a pour but ultime la restauration écologique d’un site de résidus miniers en appliquant une approche d’économie circulaire. Pour rendre possible cette restauration, le projet consiste à développer un terreau à base de résidus de bauxite, d’agents neutralisants usés et de matières résiduelles fertilisantes provenant de la région du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. L’agent […]

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that often goes undetected in its early stages and can be difficult to manage as symptoms progress. Research has shown that disruptions in the brain’s endocannabinoid system plays a role in the development of this disorder. This project explores the potential of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring fatty […]

The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the mental health of Canadians. Surprisingly, as of April 2022, self-rated levels of anxiety and depression were comparable to the ones observed during the worst periods of the pandemic, according to data collected by MHRC. Therefore, it is important that we continue to monitor the mental health […]

Long COVID (LC) is a long-lasting condition that affects people after a COVID-19 infection. It includes symptoms that can last for months and affect different parts of the body. In Canada, about 19% of adults who had COVID-19 develop LC, with many experiencing symptoms for over six months or even longer. The exact cause of […]

Most of the managed forests in Eastern Canada are certified for sustainability by independent agencies, notably the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Part of the definition of sustainability is the maintenance of biodiversity over the long term. This project will evaluate one aspect of biodiversity, the abundance and distribution of species of forest birds. We will […]

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold immense potential for regenerative therapies, primarily due to their ability to differentiate into various cell types and their immunomodulatory properties. While traditionally derived from bone marrow, adipose tissue, or umbilical cord, these sources pose significant challenges, including cost, invasiveness, and availability. Recent studies suggest that human hair follicles (HF) offer […]

The skin provides an important protective barrier for the body. When this barrier is compromised due to injury or other insults, the skin responds by initiating a process called wound healing to restore the barrier function. Wound healing is driven by specialized cells in the skin that respond to molecular signals following injury. When wound […]

L’un des plus grands défis pour le système de soins de santé québécois est l’augmentation des coûts et du fardeau social associés aux maladies chroniques. Parmi celles-ci, les maux de dos sont responsables de la majeure partie des coûts engendrés par les conditions qui touchent le système musculosquelettique. Nombreux sont les patients qui consultent en […]

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Les plantes du thé de Labrador (Rhododendron tomentosum, Rhododendron groenlandicum et Rhododendron columbianum) présentent un grand intérêt scientifique en raison de leur capacité à produire une large gamme de métabolites spécialisées à l’instar des flavonoïdes, des acides phénoliques, des proanthocyanidines et des terpènes etc. Également, des activités biologiques : anti-inflammatoire, antimicrobiennes, antioxydantes, anticancéreuse, anti-plasmodial et […]