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Early clinical trials suggest that people who lose weight with drugs like Ozempic lose lean mass as well as fat, which could have consequences for older adults at risk of muscle loss.

The findings reveal how the sophisticated secretion system of bacteria selects diverse proteins to keep their competitors at bay.

There's not enough of the year left to list all the impactful research our students and faculty have been involved in, so here’s a quick sampling of some of McMaster’s best-read research stories from the past year.

McMaster biologist Ben Evans’ research team not only identified a number of new sex chromosomes, they also pinpointed their surprising locations. 

Clear guidelines for communicators’ use of generative AI will help avoid an explosion of misleading information, the erosion of public trust and the misuse of personal data on an unprecedented scale.

'Why waste energy when you can harvest it?' Harvest Systems, leader in sustainable energy solutions, helps restaurants reduce emissions and costs without compromising efficiency.

A McMaster researcher has uncovered evidence of an intestinal parasite endemic to Africa in a 500-year-old latrine in what is now Belgium.

The 2024 Research Infosource rankings place McMaster first in graduate student research intensity and second in faculty research intensity.

The Societal Impact Pitch competition showcased innovative student research focused on make local and global communities healthier, cleaner and more equitable.

The ranking, which evaluated more than 1,700 universities around the world based on their environmental impact, social impact and governance, places McMaster in the top 5 per cent of institutions.

Talk about experiential learning: Eight McMaster students got to design and run a marine conservation experiment at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island.

Most people would prefer to die at home than in hospital. If dying at home could be made more feasible and well resourced, both the dying and the living would benefit.

McMaster scholars in humanities and social sciences have been busy this year, writing on topics as varied as German history, Islamic feminism and dementia. Here's a list of insightful reads for the season.

Students dig into history at an archaeological site in the centre of Italy, where unearthing answers often raises new questions about the people who may or may not have lived there.

Resurgent Histories: The Indigenous History Lab brings together Indigenous youth, scholars, artists and community organizations to share history from Indigenous communities through film. 

The livestream commerce market is gaining momentum, and quickly. Its rapid growth could spell changes for the retail industry as a whole, says one McMaster expert.

Canada will have to adapt, as always, to the ‘American 800-pound gorilla’ if the U.S. president-elect introduces steep tariffs, says DeGroote School of Business professor William Huggins.

McMaster innovators gathered to celebrate a historic year of commercialization successes, showcase their technologies and startups, and share insights and ideas with established and aspiring entrepreneurs.