Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find

Published: 16 January 2025

Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity....

Study of velvet worm slime could revolutionize sustainable material design

Published: 19 March 2025

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by McGill University researchers. Their findings outline how a...

Breakthrough discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome

Published: 6 May 2025

McGill University researchers, in collaboration with colleagues in Israel and Ireland, have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain...

Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops

Published: 10 June 2025

For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate...

In preparing children for a racially unequal society, families of colour can benefit from more support, study finds

Published: 26 February 2025

A McGill-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their children aimed at teaching them the skills they need to survive...

Study suggests we don’t just hear music, but ‘become it’ 

Published: 30 April 2025

An international study co-authored by McGill psychologist Caroline Palmer suggests our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on...

Biological markers for teen depression

Published: 22 May 2025

Using a novel lab method they developed, McGill University researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also...

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