The number of Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease may double to 1 million by 2025, according to predictions. That’s motivation enough for two science prodigies from Ste. Foy to test a new treatment based on a coffee extract called SIG 1012. One cause of Alzheimer’s is thought to be an excess of phosphate attached to a [...]

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The final will be held at the Université de Montréal on March 30th and 31st 2010. On March 30th, come to the school visits! A unique chance to visit different university facilities, to participate in interactive activities and to attend fascinating lectures on a variety of subjects. You will also get to meet the 39 [...]

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From the Great Lakes to Argentina , Europe and the great river systems of Asia , nitrate contamination of drinking water is a global problem that threatens the health of humans and ecosystems. When chemical fertilizers and animal or human waste pollute surface and ground water, toxic nitrate ions can reach concentrations high enough to [...]

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