McMaster University

McMaster University (commonly referred to as McMaster or Mac) is a public research university whose main campus is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Using AI to search for a narrow spectrum antibiotic to neutralize a hospital superbug

Phage sprays: A powerful new weapon against contamination and infection

Inhaled aerosol vaccines provide far better protection and stronger immunity than nasal sprays

An entirely unique approach to vaccination

A new repellent wrap is shown to shed all viruses and bacteria

An inhaled vaccine delivers broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern

Diagnosing infections in minutes while you wait – no lab needed

Monitoring your own blood for cancer biomarkers with a new hand-held device

Could the risk of expanding economic activity be cut by the immunity of recovered COVID-19 patients?

Curcumin delivered via tiny nanoparticles could be the real spice of life

All-optical computing arrives on nothing but beams of light

Designing ‘super-human’ red blood cells to deliver drugs to specific targets within the body

A new way to break down old tires into material for new ones

A new anti-microbial cling wrap can be attached to all kinds of different surfaces to stop superbugs

A team of researchers at McMaster University has developed a self-cleaning surface that can repel all forms of bacteria, preventing the transfer of antibiotic-resistant superbugs and other dangerous bacteria in settings ranging from hospitals to kitchens. The new plastic surface – a treated form of conventional transparent wrap – can be shrink-wrapped onto door handles,

A new anti-microbial cling wrap can be attached to all kinds of different surfaces to stop superbugs

An anti bacterial gel which can be targeted to attack specific forms of bacteria

McMaster researchers aggregate trillions of phages into new form McMaster researchers have developed a novel new gel made entirely from bacteria-killing viruses. The anti-bacterial gel, which can be targeted to attack specific forms of bacteria, holds promise for numerous beneficial applications in medicine and environmental protection. Among many possibilities, it could be used as an

An anti bacterial gel which can be targeted to attack specific forms of bacteria

A stable, affordable way to store fragile vaccines for weeks at a time at temperatures up to 40C

Researchers at McMaster University have invented a stable, affordable way to store fragile vaccines for weeks at a time at temperatures up to 40C, opening the way for life-saving anti-viral vaccines to reach remote and impoverished regions of the world. The new method combines the active ingredients in existing vaccines with a sugary gel, where

A stable, affordable way to store fragile vaccines for weeks at a time at temperatures up to 40C

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Meet the McMaster community members at the Paris 2024 Olympics
McMaster students, graduates, faculty and coaches are among the chosen few competing and supporting the Paris 2024 Olympics and the upcoming Paralympic Games. The international . . .
Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry
Hiring managers in the food service industry often emphasize the importance of finding the right “fit” when hiring new employees. But does everyone have the same chance to fit in?
Former McMaster researchers announce $2 million to bring endometriosis test to market
Led by two former McMaster University research scientists with experience in women’s health, Hamilton-based Afynia Laboratories has set out to improve how endometriosis is diagnosed.
What Vance’s nomination speech tells us about his vision of the American dream and the country’s future
JD Vance had the opportunity to share stories of loss and resilience during his nomination acceptance speech. Instead, he chose to focus on melancholia and self-victimization.
Canadian researchers delve into scientific research on reproductive health in Morocco
A McMaster University research team specializing in public health recently published a 40-page report analyzing maternal and child health research in Morocco. The report, which examined studies ...

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The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing
Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person.
Fungi Are Responsible For Life On Land As We Know It
“Fungi are absolutely remarkable chemists,” says McMaster University biochemistry professor ... For over a hundred years after the discovery of the first Prototaxites fossils, scientists ...
The Omics Revolution: Multiomics and the Future of Biomedical Research
By connecting genotype to phenotype, multiomics is poised to fuel the discovery of new biomarkers and therapeutic ... Guillaume Pare is a professor of pathology and molecular medicine at McMaster ...
McMaster ranks fourth in Canada in ‘U.S. News & World rankings’
McMaster University has ranked fourth in Canada, up one position from last year, by the U.S News & World Report, a research-focused ranking of global . . .
Jerky-like skin of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth could change what we know about ancient DNA
The leathery, mulleted remains of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth known as Chris Waddle aren’t much to look at, says geneticist Olga Dudchenko — but the information they contain is invaluable.