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Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

webfull — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:55:20 +0000

Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies.

Published: 19 December 2024

New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

webfull — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:11:47 +0000

A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.

�㽶��Ƶ researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle stem cells. Current treatments can slow muscle damage, but don’t address the root problem.

DMD affects about one in 5,000 boys worldwide, often leading to wheelchair dependence by the teenage years and life-threatening complications in early adulthood.

Published: 16 December 2024

McGill researchers help uncover rare gamma-ray flare from a distant black hole

webfull — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:12:12 +0000

A high-energy gamma-ray flare from the super-massive black hole in the Messier 87 (M87) galaxy was observed in 2018 for the first time in nearly a decade, thanks to an international effort involving �㽶��Ƶ researchers. This discovery has yielded important insights into the physics of black hole jets, which are among the most efficient engines for distributing energy from the inside of a galaxy to the expanse of the Universe.

Published: 13 December 2024

McGill researchers reveal how life-saving molecules are created

webfull — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:11:01 +0000

�㽶��Ƶ researchers have discovered how certain microbes create potent drugs like antibiotics and anti-cancer therapies.

Their surprising findings could change the way scientists approach drug discovery and pave the way to the designing of next-generation medications, explained Martin Schmeing, principal investigator and professor in McGill’s Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Structural Biology.

Published: 13 December 2024

Understanding when and why people give bribes

webfull — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:05:07 +0000

McGill-led researchers developed a model of the factors that go into citizens’ calculations about whether to bribe officials, information that can help authorities fight corruption.

Published: 10 December 2024

Universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients could help many

webfull — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:48:35 +0000

A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies.

Published: 9 December 2024

�㽶��Ƶ, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department Commemorate 70 Years of McGill’s Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados with a Full Day of STEAM Programming

webfull — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:05:39 +0000

�㽶��Ƶ, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department today teamed up to host a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations to honour the 70th anniversary of McGill’s acclaimed Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados and promote STEAM education to students in Barbados.

Published: 5 December 2024

Retailers boost profits while improving eating habits of clientele

webfull — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:56:02 +0000

Convenience stores can help customers improve their eating habits while at the same time boosting both their own sales and profits. It’s as simple as offering customers the choice between healthy snacks and pastries as a low-cost add-on to their cup of coffee, according to a new study out of McGill.

Published: 4 December 2024

Addressing the mental health impacts of conflicts and climate change

webfull — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:21:00 +0000

As violent conflicts, forced migration, and an increase in natural disasters sparked by climate change trigger rising humanitarian needs around the globe, a new initiative to understand how to better support the mental health of those affected is being launched at �㽶��Ƶ, thanks to a visionary gift from Flagship Pioneering Founder and CEO and Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna, Noubar Afeyan, BEng’83, DSc’22, and his wife, Anna Afeyan Gunnarson.

Published: 3 December 2024

Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu

webfull — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:04:20 +0000

�㽶��Ƶ scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection.

Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy increases vulnerability to infections, researchers found that it strengthened an immune defense in mice, blocking the Influenza A virus from spreading to the lungs, where it can cause severe infection.

Published: 2 December 2024