A team of McMaster University researchers has discovered the role of an anti-viral signalling molecule in stopping the immune system from ‘going rogue’ and attacking the body’s own tissues when fighting viral infections.
Health & Medicine
McMaster researcher Eric Brown's start-up firm Synmedix will soon test a new topical preparation of bicarbonate mixed with the antibiotic azithromycin to treat infected diabetic foot ulcers.
Culture & Society
What appears to be normal social media activity exposes a much darker reality: fan culture often leads to deeply harmful conversations shaping how people address and redress violence.
Health & Medicine
Despite the perception that video games are bad for you, research has shown gaming can provide cognitive, motivational, emotional and social benefits, says a McMaster researcher and developmental psychologist.
Canada & the World
To finally end tuberculosis in Indigenous communities, the federal government needs to take lessons from the Global South and make a major investment.
Canada & the World
Supported by the Faculty of Social Sciences, the donation will transition the existing LiUNA/Enrico Henry Mancinelli Professorship in Global Labour Issues to a research chair with renewed scope and increased capacity.
Health & Medicine
Innovation in nuclear technology has created health-care and economic opportunities that Canada is well-positioned to play a key role in, says Karin Stephenson, director research platforms.
Health & Medicine
McMaster researcher Eric Brown's start-up firm Synmedix will soon test a new topical preparation of bicarbonate mixed with the antibiotic azithromycin to treat infected diabetic foot ulcers.
Canada & the World
To finally end tuberculosis in Indigenous communities, the federal government needs to take lessons from the Global South and make a major investment.
Health & Medicine
A team of McMaster University researchers has discovered the role of an anti-viral signalling molecule in stopping the immune system from ‘going rogue’ and attacking the body’s own tissues when fighting viral infections.
Science & Technology
McMaster University, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation and Global First Power signed an MOU to study the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Science & Technology
Gadsden and his team have designed, built and programmed an autonomous, robotic, telescope mount instrument subsystem that will lead to improved modelling of our planet.
Health & Medicine
Fungicides widely used to prevent apples from spoiling may be fueling the superbug crisis by acting as reservoir for drug-resistant strains of a deadly pathogen, warn researchers from McMaster University and the University of Delhi.
Canada & the World
To finally end tuberculosis in Indigenous communities, the federal government needs to take lessons from the Global South and make a major investment.
Canada & the World
Supported by the Faculty of Social Sciences, the donation will transition the existing LiUNA/Enrico Henry Mancinelli Professorship in Global Labour Issues to a research chair with renewed scope and increased capacity.
Canada & the World
In China, social media is being censored to reflect pro-Russian sentiment, making it impossible to gauge public opinion of Chinese people on the Russian invasion.
Environment & Sustainability
Innovations in nuclear technology could be a step toward lowering our reliance on fossil fuels, but barriers still exist as nuclear is one of the most divisive carbon-free energies out there.
Environment & Sustainability
Though on the surface, tree planting appears to be a smart weapon in the climate action battle plan, a closer inspection reveals that it is not always a net positive for climate change.
Environment & Sustainability
Goran Calic, an associate professor in strategic management in the DeGroote School of Business, has been researching green energy, with a particular focus on nuclear power.
Culture & Society
What appears to be normal social media activity exposes a much darker reality: fan culture often leads to deeply harmful conversations shaping how people address and redress violence.
Culture & Society
The funding will allow the researchers to pursue projects that will inform action and address disparities related to race, gender, and other forms of diversity.
Culture & Society
Online dating scams are costing site users millions of dollars. Regulation needs to hold companies accountable for fraud committed on their platforms, says one McMaster University expert.
Business & the Economy
Canada should investigate strategies other than government funding to support the auto industry in this country, says Greig Mordue.
Business & the Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted some ways in which companies and managers can incentivize and engage workers, says Vish Baba, a professor in the DeGroote School of Business.
Business & the Economy
News about former Unifor president Jerry Dias serves as a reminder that companies should clearly and regularly communicate ethics policies to employees, a McMaster expert says.