Luis Agellon /newsroom/taxonomy/term/2197/all en Canadian researchers open a new front in the fight against MS /newsroom/channels/news/canadian-researchers-open-new-front-fight-against-ms-285673 <p>By Ross Neitz, University of Alberta</p> <p>A discovery led by scientists at the University of Alberta and 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is providing hope of a new therapeutic target in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients, which could one day be used to prevent the symptoms and progression of the disease.</p> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:14:25 +0000 justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca 33842 at /newsroom UAlberta and 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ scientists uncover a hidden calcium cholesterol connection /newsroom/channels/news/ualberta-and-mcgill-scientists-uncover-hidden-calcium-cholesterol-connection-269120 <p>By Ross Neitz, University of Alberta</p> <p>It’s well known that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but new research shows it also plays a key role in moderating another important aspect of health—cholesterol.</p> <p>Scientists at the University of Alberta and 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ have discovered a direct link between calcium and cholesterol, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways of treating high blood cholesterol. </p> Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:58:46 +0000 justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca 32097 at /newsroom Maintaining a healthy heart through bile acids /newsroom/channels/news/maintaining-healthy-heart-through-bile-acids-261873 <p><a href="/newsroom"><em><strong>91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Newsroom</strong></em></a></p> <p><em>Canadian discovery may soon lead to the prevention of cardiac fibrosis</em></p> <p><span>Groundbreaking research from the University of Alberta and 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ has opened the door towards the future prevention of cardiac fibrosis—a condition leading to heart failure for which there is currently no treatment.</span></p> Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:10:57 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 26036 at /newsroom