New light-triggered microneedle patch could make IVF hormone delivery painless and automated

Published: 7 January 2026

A McGill University research team has developed a painless, automated way to deliver in vitro fertilization (IVF) hormones using a light-activated microneedle patch, an innovation that could ease...

McGill researchers develop quick test that stands to curb antimicrobial resistance

Published: 4 February 2026

McGill researchers have developed a diagnostic system capable of identifying bacteria –and determining which antibiotics can stop them – in just 36 minutes, a major advance in the global effort to...

Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease

Published: 15 December 2025

A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases....

In polar regions, microbes are influencing climate change as frozen ecosystems thaw, McGill review finds 

Published: 26 January 2026

Microbes across Earth’s coldest regions are becoming more active as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice thaw, accelerating carbon release and potentially amplifying climate change, according to a new...

New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth

Published: 17 February 2026

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and...

Researchers find link between psychosocial stress and early signs of heart inflammation in women

Published: 4 December 2025

Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease – an...

McGill researchers identify a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk

Published: 20 January 2026

An interdisciplinary team including researchers at McGill University has found a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk samples from Canada and South Africa. The chemicals include...

McGill researcher unveils new model that more accurately measures greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas

Published: 9 January 2026

McGill engineering researchers have introduced an open-source model that makes it easier for experts and non-experts alike to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. natural gas supply chains...

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