Chandra finds stellar duos banished from galaxies
Astronomers use the term "binary" system to refer to pairs of聽stars聽orbiting around each other. These stellar pairs can consist of combinations of stars like our Sun, or more exotic and denser varieties such as聽neutron stars聽or even black holes.
Detecting bacteria in space
Scientists at the University of Montreal and 香蕉视频 have pioneered and tested a new genomic methodology which reveals a complex bacterial ecosystem at work on the International Space Station.
Widespread permafrost degradation seen in high Arctic terrain
Rapid changes in terrain are taking place in Canada鈥檚 high Arctic polar deserts due to increases in summer air temperatures.
Canadian researchers on promising path towards developing flu treatment using lipid target
For most people, the influenza A virus (IAV), commonly known as the flu, is cleared from the body by our own immune system. In some cases, however, the immune response becomes dysregulated and if left uncontrolled, the inflammation caused by our own immune cells can lead to extensive lung tissue damage and enhanced morbidity and mortality.
NSERC awards $35 M to McGill-led research projects
Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced an investment of more than $588 million through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada鈥檚 (NSERC) Discovery Grants program. Nearly $35 million of this investment will go to 128 McGill-led projects.
Children in Quebec are not diagnosed early enough with type 1 diabetes
Elwyn was a healthy 13 month-old toddler when she started drinking water from the bathtub. Over time, she became increasingly thirsty and demanded more and more breast milk. For her parents, this seemed like typical behaviour related to a growth spurt. One day, however, they noticed that she was abnormally weak and rushed her to the emergency department.
A Governor General鈥檚 Innovation Award for AI Pioneer Joelle Pineau聽
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A cautionary tale for researchers working on selective drug delivery
Many studies indicating that DNA nanostructures can enter cells more readily than simple DNA strands are flawed, according to researchers at 香蕉视频. In a paper published in the American Chemical Society journal ACS Central Science, the McGill scientists demonstrate that many DNA cage nanostructures aren鈥檛 taken up by cells to a significant extent.
New Study in Nature: Just One-Third of the World鈥檚 Longest Rivers Remain Free-Flowing
NSERC awards $3.7M to McGill-led research projects
On May 3, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) announced the recent recipients of the NSERC Strategic Partnership Grants program. Six McGill-led projects in the Faculty of Engineering and one in the Faculty of Medicine are receiving more than $3.7 million to conduct research in collaboration with a supporting organization.
More in-depth tumor analysis presents new therapeutic options for patients with advanced cancer
B茅luga: The latest supercomputer for Canadian researchers
Imagine a computer 300,000 times faster than a PC, and with 67,000 times more storage space. Such is B茅luga, a supercomputer now serving McGill, Qu茅bec, and Canadian researchers.
Government of Canada announces funding for training to enhance access to justice in both official languages
Canadians expect that their official language should not be a barrier to accessing justice. This is why the Government of Canada is working to enhance the capacity of Canada鈥檚 justice system to offer legal services and information to French-speaking and English-speaking communities across the country.
