/newsroom/taxonomy/term/9533/all en /newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-reveal-how-life-saving-molecules-are-created-362080 <p>Â鶹AV researchers have discovered how certain microbes create potent drugs like antibiotics and anti-cancer therapies.</p> <p>Their surprising findings could change the way scientists approach drug discovery and pave the way to the designing of next-generation medications, explained Martin Schmeing, principal investigator and professor in Â鶹AV’s Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Structural Biology.</p> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:48:32 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314894 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-university-center-science-and-industry-cosi-and-us-state-department-commemorate-70-years-361813 <p><span style="text-align:left">Â鶹AV, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department today teamed up to host a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations to honour the 70th anniversary of Â鶹AV’s acclaimed Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados and promote STEAM education to students in Barbados.</span></p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:26:56 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314874 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-linked-axis-mission-one-two-finalists-nasa-selection-process-361498 <p>NASA has selected the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-investigated by Â鶹AV Professor Daryl Haggard, to advance to the next stage of its $1 billion <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-establishes-new-class-of-astrophysics-missions-selects-studies/">space probe competition</a>.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:45:30 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314858 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/satisfaction-among-rem-users-after-one-year-operation-mcgill-study-finds-361380 <p>User satisfaction with the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has increased since its first line opened in the summer of 2023, preliminary results from a survey by Transportation Research at Â鶹AV (TRAM) indicate.  </p> <p>Since 2019, TRAM has been conducting a longitudinal study on the REM. Preliminary results indicate that among the close to 1,700 REM users who participated in the survey this fall: </p> <ul> <li> <p>Satisfaction with the service increased to 79 per cent from 75 per cent in 2023; </p></li></ul> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:17:14 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314850 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/better-education-can-mitigate-post-harvest-food-losses-increase-global-food-security-361204 <p>Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses – which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually – would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at Â鶹AV. </p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:05:18 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314827 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/genetic-tweaks-can-make-oats-more-nutritious-increase-shelf-life-360285 <p>A recent study from Â鶹AV proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.</p> <p>The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:17:48 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314696 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-bringing-shackletons-shipwrecked-endurance-back-life-after-100-years-360366 <p>After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, <a href="https://voyis.com/endurance-expedition-with-voyis-technology-on-bbc-news/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Voyis Imaging Inc.</a> and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering <a href="/mecheng/james-forbes" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">James Forbes</a> and his research group, <a hre=""></a></p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:43:13 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314707 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/new-global-database-dams-and-reservoirs-could-transform-water-management-360232 <p>A groundbreaking <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03752-9">database</a> developed by the Global Dam Watch  (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs. </p> <p>Co-ordinated and led by members of a research lab at Â鶹AV, with funding from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Bank, the database integrates existing global datasets to provide the most comprehensive resource for large-scale analyses to date.</p> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:10:36 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314684 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-wildfires-and-air-pollution-348496 <p>Wildfires have burned through more than one million hectares in Alberta this spring and have forced thousands from their homes. Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories are also battling active fires (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-wildfire-air-pollution-health-side-effects/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Globe and Mail</a>). </p> <p>Here are some experts from Â鶹AV who can provide comment on this issue: </p> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:25:57 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 301948 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/dream-discovery-melatonins-key-role-rem-sleep-revealed-358233 <p>A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial regulator of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.</p> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:47:59 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314450 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-2024-paris-olympics-357996 <p>The 2024 Paris Olympics, held from July 26 to August 11, will mark the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Games. Featuring sports like baseball, softball, and debuting breakdancing, the event emphasizes sustainability and innovation. Iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées will be sites for celebrating sports, culture, and environmental consciousness.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:03:28 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 313313 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/six-athletes-among-plethora-mcgillians-headed-paris-olympic-games-358027 <p><em><strong>By Earl Zukerman, Sports Information Officer, Â鶹AV Athletics and Recreation</strong></em></p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:11:06 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 313333 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/listening-voices-those-most-affected-climate-change-357990 <p>Researchers at Â鶹AV recently supported the hosting of a major international conference on climate change to create space for the under-represented voices – and knowledge – of those most affected.  </p> <p>The global conversation on climate has been dominated by Western scientists. While international meetings such as those in the COP series are important venues for the exchange of knowledge that can be put into action, greater equity is essential, the researchers believe. </p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:08:03 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 313307 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/systemic-sclerosis-rise-quebec-especially-children-study-finds-357927 <p>The number of new cases of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is on the rise in Quebec, particularly among children, a new study has found.</p> <p>The findings, published <i>in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas</i>, should serve as a call to action for health-care providers, policy-makers and researchers, suggests Elena Netchiporouk, corresponding author and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Â鶹AV.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:29:46 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 311329 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-canada-needs-national-strategy-monitor-online-gambling-harms-report-357858 <p>Canada needs a national strategy to monitor gambling-related harms and control the deluge of advertisements that followed Ontario’s legalization of commercial online gambling and sports betting, according to a new report from the group that wrote the country’s alcohol guidelines. (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-needs-national-strategy-to-monitor-online-gambling-harms-report/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Globe and Mail</a>) </p> <p>Here are some experts from Â鶹AV who can comment on this topic:  </p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:05:25 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 310635 at /newsroom