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New research from McMaster and the University of Colorado identifies key genes in the evolutionary arms race between bacteria and the viruses that kill them, which could potentially be harnessed to treat antibiotic resistance.

Statistics Canada's initial findings from the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth broadly suggest a decline in youths' mental health since the pandemic.

Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community.

The grants through SSHRC and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will support 37 research projects led by established and emerging researchers at McMaster.

The partnership will see CMC expand its reach and join McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), Canada’s premier research and innovation park supporting startups, business, and research.

Designed to support the next generation of nuclear industry leaders, the program offer hands-on research opportunities, mentorship and networking opportunities.

As parents deal with increasing stresses — finances, scheduling, new technology and mental health concerns, to name a few — Andrea Gonzalez recommends ways in which policy makers, workplaces, communities and individuals can help.

Politics of grievances and polarization, focused on winning divisively, rather than governing, are part of the reason why acts of violence such as the apparent attack on Donald Trump are less surprising in today's political climate, Political Science professor Greg Flynn explains.

The grants through SSHRC and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will support 37 research projects led by established and emerging researchers at McMaster.

The federal government can play a crucial role in the development of CO2 recycling, an innovation that could lead to new jobs and new industries, write Amir Foroozan, Shardul Tiwari, Laurel Besco and Drew Higgins.

Most medications are not biodegradable and inevitably find their way into global waterways. ‘We are seeing mixtures of pharmaceuticals in rivers and lakes on every continent,’ warns researcher Karen Kidd.

Ingrid Waldron, HOPE Chair in Peace and Health, will work with partners in Nova Scotia to build climate resilience and community engagement in 25 African Nova Scotian communities.

The pop star’s endorsement of the Democratic presidential candidate is prompting questions about the effect of celebrity and cultural influence on politics.

The grants through SSHRC and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will support 37 research projects led by established and emerging researchers at McMaster.

Employers often emphasize finding the right “fit” when hiring new employees. But their biases often carry more weight than qualifications, experience and education, experts find.

Between growing public sympathy for workers facing economic pressures, and more unions winning wage growth after years of stagnation, the labour movement has new energy, expert Stephanie Ross says.

As Canadian shoppers contend with an affordability crisis and change their buying habits, some retailers are dropping prices. A retail expert breaks down the social and structural factors at play when it comes to pricing.

The leasing model would allow customers to select a battery that suits their driving habits at the time, temporarily upgrading or downgrading as needed.