Researchers find a small region in the genome that plays a role in the development of psychiatric disease and obesity.

Effects of child abuse  > Researchers are exploring the effects of child abuse on the brain and on suicidal tendency.

Michael Meaney won the 2012 Fondation IPSEN International Prize in Neuronal Plasticity. The judges found Michael Meaney’s work in the area of epigenetics and brain function outstanding. The honor is shared with two other prominent scientists, D

Michael Meaney, neuroscientist at the Douglas Institute, receives the Order of Canada

Mind the Body > The goal is to encourage people with mental health problems, who frequently have issues with their weight, to be more active.

Clocks in the human brain > Twenty-four hour cycles, known as circadian rhythms, are important for normal brain function and mental health.

Moshe Szyf and colleagues have produced findings on how environment affects DNA McGill University Professor Dr. Moshe Szyf, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, has received Radio-Canada’s Scientist of the Year 2009 title for his pioneering work into how our enviro[...]

The 2010 Douglas Institute research teams who were awarded grants from NSERC to pursue work in their respective fields of expertise.

Michael Meaney, Moshe Szyf and Gustavo Turecki honoured for their work in epigenetics.

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