Through the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent creation of an mRNA vaccine, we saw firsthand the remarkable potential of messenger RNA (mRNA) as a therapeutic platform. What seemed like a simple...
At the center of the immune system are T cells, which act like a security team trained to recognize and eliminate anything harmful such as viruses, bacteria, and even cancer cells. But how do these...
As the global community marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia on May 17, it’s a timely moment to reflect on how research communities can make their environments,...
In a world increasingly aware of microbial threats, understanding the tiny organisms that surround us has never been more important. But what if we could better understand these microbes through...
Parasitic worms—creepy, crawly organisms that survive off nutrients from their hosts—might sound like the stuff of nightmares. But for Assistant Professor Lucienne Tritten at McGill University,...
Earlier this month, over 150 researchers from across McGill and partner institutions came together at Le Centre Sheraton for the inaugural DNA to RNA (D2R) Research Symposium.
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