Hepatic disease: a camu-camu fruit extract to reduce liver fat
The effects of the fruit's polyphenols are promising for people with fatty liver disease, according to a study
— 21 août 2024
Press Releases
Press Releases
Trudeau Polimeter 3.0: third-year update
How do the promises of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government fare after a third budget? The Centre for Public Policy Analysis (CAPP) of Université Laval’s Faculty of Social Sciences unveils the results of the updated Trudeau Polimeter 3.0.
— 4 juillet 2024
A New Research Chair to Better Restore Degraded Ecosystems
This new chair will help re-establish a healthier relationship between nature and development.
— 13 juin 2024
After major traumatic brain injury, more blood transfusions could mean better outcomes
Increased use of blood transfusions after major traumatic brain injury could help people hospitalized in intensive care units regain greater functional independence and a better quality of life.
— 13 juin 2024
$1 million to extend the growing season of berries
A team from the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences has qualified for the 2nd phase of the Weston Family Foundation's Homegrown Innovation Challenge.
— 14 mai 2024
Post-budget update of the Legault 2.0 Polimeter
After its second budget, what is the record of François Legault’s CAQ government? Has it succeeded in keeping a greater proportion of its electoral promises than during its first mandate? The Centre for Public Policy Analysis (CAPP) of Université Laval’s Faculty of Social Sciences unveils the results of the post-budget update of the Legault 2.0 Polimeter.
— 1 mai 2024
Cranberry extracts could boost microbiota and counter cardiometabolic diseases
Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study of Université Laval and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) reported beneficial effects after only four days of use.
— 30 avril 2024
Congratulations to Quebec’s 458 future Family Medicine residents
Quebec’s faculties of medicine are very pleased with the results of the latest residency matching. Following the completion of the second iteration of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) process, 894 future residents – including 458 in Family Medicine – were matched and will begin their training this summer.
— 26 avril 2024
Canada should ban all unhealthy food marketing children may be exposed to
This is one of the main conclusions of a Canada-wide study made public today by a team from Université Laval's Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
— 20 mars 2024
Stimulating the brain's ability to reconfigure itself and making lifestyle changes for lasting brain health
How can stimulating neuronal activity, practicing meditation, improving sleep quality or taking part in physical activity transform the brain and lead to improved brain health and well-being? This is one of the key questions to be answered by the new Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity announced today by Université Laval and the CERVO Brain Research Centre.
— 12 mars 2024
Physical activity is insufficient to counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author.
— 8 février 2024
Identifying Genomics Markers to Predict Radiation Sensitivity
As the effectiveness of radiotherapy varies greatly between tumours, finding gene signatures to predict the radiation response could better guide the clinicians to personalize treatment plans. Professor Venkata Manem, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Université Laval and the Centre de recherche CHU de Québec - Université Laval, has made a promising step to advance preclinical research in the field of precision radiation oncology.
— 2 février 2024
79% of Canadians support the therapeutic use of psilocybin for people at the end of life
The social acceptability of the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms to relieve existential distress is high both in Quebec and across Canada.
— 23 janvier 2024
ALS: blocking inflammation to reduce symptoms
In people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), changes in neurons appear to activate immune cells. Lowering the inflammation could reduce the symptoms of the disease, according to a study led by Chantelle Sephton, a professor at Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine.
— 10 janvier 2024
BMO and Université Laval Partner to Create a University Program for Young Indigenous Leaders
In partnership with Université Laval, BMO today announced the launch of the BMO Young Indigenous Leaders Program, an initiative that will support forestry students through scholarships for internships, specific community projects and mentorship opportunities.
— 15 novembre 2023
New Breast Cancer Susceptibility Genes
A large-scale international collaborative study lead by Professor Jacques Simard from Université Laval and Professor Douglas Easton at the University of Cambridge, UK, has identified new genes associated with breast cancer that could eventually be included in tests to identify women at increased risk.
— 17 août 2023
A Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer's Disease Discovered
Scientists at Université Laval and the University of Lethbridge have succeeded in reversing certain cognitive manifestations associated with Alzheimer's disease in an animal model of the disease. Their results have been published in the scientific journal Brain.
— 10 août 2023
Water temperature doesn’t impact blue-green algae blooms
Even if most cyanobacteria blooms in Canada’s lakes happen during the hottest periods of summer, water temperature seems to have little to no impact on the development of these potentially toxic bacteria better known as blue-green algae.
— 5 juillet 2023
The Legault Polimeter 2.0: 150 promises to track
Will the Legault government succeed in keeping a greater proportion of its electoral promises than it did during its first mandate?
— 19 juin 2023
Université Laval undertakes the monumental task of reviewing all RMV vocabulary describing Indigenous Peoples
— 15 juin 2023
Université Laval ranks 14th worldwide in Times Higher Education's Impact ranking
Université Laval is proud to announce that it ranks 14th among the world's top universities in Times Higher Education's Impact ranking, out of 1591 participating universities.
— 1 juin 2023
Launch of the Institut nordique du Québec science complex at Université Laval
— 26 mai 2023
Université Laval receives $19 million from the Government of Canada to fund construction of Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney
— 26 mai 2023
New online self-help intervention to cope with the psychological aftermarth of a natural disaster
Thanks to a Université Laval team, victims of a natural disaster could soon benefit from an online intervention to help reduce its psychological after-effects.
— 24 mai 2023
New interactive map showing the vulnerability of Canadians to extreme heat waves
A research team from Université Laval’s Department of Geography launches today the first interactive map of the vulnerability and exposure of the Canadian population to extreme heat waves.
— 2 mai 2023