Say Goodbye to Spoiled Food With New Smart Packaging
A team of researchers from McMaster University has invented a suite of tests for food packages that can indicate if the contents are contaminated, aiming…
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McMaster University, established in 1887, is a prominent Canadian public research university situated in Hamilton, Ontario. It was originally founded in Toronto through the efforts of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, and moved to Hamilton in 1930. The university is renowned for its distinctive approach to learning, with a strong emphasis on research and a student-centered, problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning, most famously through its Health Sciences programs. McMaster’s medical school is particularly well-known for developing the problem-based learning (PBL) model that has influenced education worldwide. Offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as engineering, business, humanities, social sciences, and science, McMaster is consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada and globally. It also features state-of-the-art research facilities, including those dedicated to health sciences, environmental science, and advanced materials.
How a Common Antacid Is Saving Lives in the ICU
The REVISE Trial, involving 4,800 ICU patients, demonstrates that pantoprazole reduces gastrointestinal bleeding risks without affecting mortality rates, influencing future critical care guidelines. A commonly…
Fiber’s Surprising Role in Brain, Immune System, and Overall Health
Fiber is key to gut health and overall wellness, yet many diets lack sufficient fiber. Balance and variety in fiber sources are important for its…
Unmasking the Immune System’s Secret Role in Brain Damage From Viral Infections
A new study discovered that T cells, not viruses, are responsible for neurological damage in diseases like Zika and COVID-19, suggesting new treatment strategies. For…
Lifetime Travels of Woolly Mammoth That Lived More Than 14,000 Years Ago Chronicled by Researchers
Research on a 14,000-year-old woolly mammoth unveils her migration patterns, interactions with early humans, and contributions to understanding mammoth life and extinction. An international team…
Unlocking Allergy Secrets: A New Guide to Detect Rare Immune Cells
Researchers have developed a guide for detecting rare B cells, crucial in understanding food allergies and immune responses. Scientists at McMaster University have created an…
The Ketone Paradox: Supplements That May Backfire on Endurance Athletes
Research at McMaster University indicates that ketone supplements, intended to boost athletic performance, may actually reduce it, as evidenced by slower cycling speeds in athletes….
Should You Lift Light or Heavy? Science Says Both Work
Regardless of using light or heavy weights, consistently lifting to your limit enhances muscle and strength. The specifics of your regimen are secondary to establishing…
Researchers Reveal Six Essential Foods to Combat Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Diet score derived from ongoing, large-scale global Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study. A study spearheaded by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers…
Researchers Discover the Best Treatment for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Researchers Dena Zeraatkar and Tyler Pitre from McMaster University have discovered that solriamfetol is the most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in individuals…
Weight Loss’ Secret Weapon: GDF15 Powers Calorie Burn During Dieting
Research opens new possibilities to help people maintain weight loss after dieting. Researchers led by McMaster University professor Gregory Steinberg and postdoctoral research fellow Dongdong…
Where You Live – A Surprising Factor That Could Be Making You Age Faster
According to a recent study led by researchers from McMaster University, residing in economically and socially disadvantaged urban neighborhoods and feeling depressed could accelerate your…
AI Revolutionizes Antibiotic Discovery: A New Hope Against Evasive Hospital Superbugs
New process could speed the discovery of other much-needed antibiotics. Scientists at McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have used artificial intelligence to…
Scientists Discover That This Sport Can Train the Brain, May Help Fight Cognitive Decline
According to recent research from McMaster University, orienteering — a sport that combines athleticism, navigational skills, and memory — may serve as an effective intervention…
Deadly Waves: Plague Bacteria Was Reintroduced Into the Population Again and Again
Researchers Document Evolution of Plague Over Hundreds of Years in Medieval Denmark Longitudinal study reveals Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, was reintroduced into…
Plague Trackers: Uncovering the Elusive Origins of the Black Death
The researchers analyzed over 600 genome sequences of Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for causing the plague. In an effort to gain deeper insight into…
Scientists Warn That Common Food Dye Can Trigger Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Scientists found that continual exposure to Allura Red AC harms gut health and promotes inflammation. Allura Red (also called FD&C Red 40 and Food Red…
Improving Antibiotic Treatment: Scientists Test “Smart” Red Blood Cells
The “smart” red blood cells deliver antibiotics that target specific bacteria. A natural delivery system that uses red blood cells as a vehicle to transport…