Latest news from McMaster University on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/expert-available-u-s-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-death-several-hospitalizations/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-u-s-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-death-several-hospitalizations/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:10:50 EST McMaster University /articles/mcmaster-celebrates-launch-of-new-canadian-neutron-beam-laboratory/?sc=rsin /articles/mcmaster-celebrates-launch-of-new-canadian-neutron-beam-laboratory/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:55:50 EST McMaster University and Neutrons Canada celebrated the launch of the Canadian Neutron Beam Laboratory (CNBL) - a new suite of facilities built to advance neutron beam research in Canada. Neutron beams are an essential tool for materials research and innovation. They can penetrate deep into dense materials like metals, making it possible to visualize the interior of an object at the atomic scale without physically damaging it. McMaster University /articles/mcmaster-university-researchers-uncover-potential-treatment-for-rare-genetic-disorders/?sc=rsin /articles/mcmaster-university-researchers-uncover-potential-treatment-for-rare-genetic-disorders/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:30:59 EST In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases--two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. After years of investigating the diseases' underlying mechanisms, the research team has identified an existing FDA-approved drug that could significantly improve quality of life for affected patients and their families. McMaster University /articles/saving-the-bats-researchers-find-bacteria-fungi-on-bat-wings-that-could-help-fight-deadly-white-nose-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/saving-the-bats-researchers-find-bacteria-fungi-on-bat-wings-that-could-help-fight-deadly-white-nose-syndrome/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:39 EST Bacteria and fungi from the wings of bats could play a significant role in saving them from white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease affecting the skin of wings and muzzle, which has nearly wiped out vulnerable bat populations across North America. McMaster University /articles/unexpected-beauty-major-antimicrobial-power-boost-as-phages-form-into-flower-shapes/?sc=rsin /articles/unexpected-beauty-major-antimicrobial-power-boost-as-phages-form-into-flower-shapes/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:30:26 EST Researchers preparing slides of live bacteriophages were surprised to see them link and form naturally into three-dimensional flower shapes in reaction to contact with high-pressure carbon dioxide. The discovery is welcome news for researchers who had been trying to network phages articifially to boost their power. McMaster University /articles/protein-shakeup-researchers-uncover-new-function-of-a-protein-that-may-unlock-age-related-illnesses/?sc=rsin /articles/protein-shakeup-researchers-uncover-new-function-of-a-protein-that-may-unlock-age-related-illnesses/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:35:42 EST McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall. McMaster University /articles/expert-available-more-human-cases-of-bird-flu/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-more-human-cases-of-bird-flu/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:05:43 EST McMaster University /articles/cycling-for-critically-ill-patients-improves-physical-function-reduces-hospital-stays-systematic-review/?sc=rsin /articles/cycling-for-critically-ill-patients-improves-physical-function-reduces-hospital-stays-systematic-review/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:05:15 EST A new systematic review led by researchers in Hamilton, Canada has shown that specialized in-bed cycling therapy, when used in the intensive care unit with critically ill patients, leads to better physical function and a one-day shorter length of stay in the ICU. McMaster University /articles/mcmaster-university-researchers-identify-new-therapeutic-approach-to-preventing-cancer-from-spreading-to-the-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/mcmaster-university-researchers-identify-new-therapeutic-approach-to-preventing-cancer-from-spreading-to-the-brain/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST Researchers at McMaster University have identified a new therapeutic approach to preventing cancer from spreading to the brain. McMaster University /articles/most-pregnant-people-got-vaccinated-for-covid-19-in-2022/?sc=rsin /articles/most-pregnant-people-got-vaccinated-for-covid-19-in-2022/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:05:00 EST A study of more than 28,000 pregnancies from 2022 has found that the majority of pregnant people received the COVID-19 vaccine during its initial release. McMaster University /articles/mcmaster-researchers-discover-what-hinders-dna-repair-in-patients-with-huntington-s-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/mcmaster-researchers-discover-what-hinders-dna-repair-in-patients-with-huntington-s-disease/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:05:04 EST Researchers with McMaster University have made an important Huntington's Disease discovery. Members of the Truant Lab have found that the protein mutated in patients with Huntington's Disease doesn't repair DNA as intended, impacting the ability of brain cells to heal themselves. McMaster University /articles/cases-of-oropouche-are-spiking-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss/?sc=rsin /articles/cases-of-oropouche-are-spiking-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:05:12 EST McMaster University /articles/it-s-world-alzheimer-s-month-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss-symptoms-risk-reduction-and-importance-of-education/?sc=rsin /articles/it-s-world-alzheimer-s-month-mcmaster-expert-available-to-discuss-symptoms-risk-reduction-and-importance-of-education/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:05:52 EST McMaster University /articles/researchers-crack-a-key-celiac-mystery/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-crack-a-key-celiac-mystery/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST An interdisciplinary team of medical and engineering researchers has spent the last six years working to unlock a significant piece of the puzzle in the search for a cure: how and where the gluten response begins. McMaster University /articles/researchers-develop-promising-therapy-treatment-that-can-kill-glioblastoma-cells-in-newly-discovered-brain-pathway/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-promising-therapy-treatment-that-can-kill-glioblastoma-cells-in-newly-discovered-brain-pathway/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST A new pathway that is used by cancer cells to infiltrate the brain has been discovered by a team of Canadian and American research groups led by the Singh Lab at McMaster University. The research also reveals a new therapy that shows promise in blocking and killing these tumors. McMaster University /articles/new-study-highlights-global-disparities-in-activity-limitations-and-assistive-device-use/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-highlights-global-disparities-in-activity-limitations-and-assistive-device-use/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:05:14 EST A new study of over 175,000 people in 25 countries revealed that individuals in low- and middle-income countries face greater challenges with daily activities and are less likely to use assistive devices compared to those in high-income countries. McMaster University /articles/researchers-develop-a-way-to-make-lifesaving-phages-accessible-transportable-and-much-easier-to-use/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-a-way-to-make-lifesaving-phages-accessible-transportable-and-much-easier-to-use/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 EST Researchers have developed a simple new way to store, identify, and share phages, making them more accessible to clinicians trying to save patients with antimicrobial-resistant superbugs. McMaster University /articles/expert-available-fourth-human-case-of-bird-flu-confirmed-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-fourth-human-case-of-bird-flu-confirmed-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:05:57 EST McMaster University /articles/new-simple-test-detects-rare-fatal-genetic-heart-condition/?sc=rsin /articles/new-simple-test-detects-rare-fatal-genetic-heart-condition/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:00 EST A team of international researchers has revealed a new, simple clinical test to detect Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome (CRDS), a life-threatening genetic arrhythmia that causes dangerously fast heartbeats and can lead to severe complications such as sudden cardiac arrest and death. McMaster University /articles/canadian-researchers-develop-a-painless-patch-for-continuous-smartphone-monitoring-of-critical-health-data/?sc=rsin /articles/canadian-researchers-develop-a-painless-patch-for-continuous-smartphone-monitoring-of-critical-health-data/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:05:41 EST Researchers at two Ontario universities have developed a pain-free, wearable sensor that can continuously monitor levels of blood sugar, lactates and other critical health indicators for weeks at a time, sending results to a smartphone or other device. McMaster University