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Researchers at McGill University discovered a molecular switch in brown fat that burns calories and could lead to new treatments for bone disease. The breakthrough reveals how glycerol activates a hidden energy system that also affects bone strength.
A McGill University student cracked open a rock in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park and found a 75-million-year-old dragonfly wing so unique that scientists created an entirely new family to classify it. The discovery doubles the insect fossil record for one of Earth's most studied dinosaur sites.
Researchers engineered tiny nanoparticles that activate cancer drugs only in diseased lymph nodes, dramatically reducing harmful side effects while improving treatment effectiveness. The breakthrough could allow patients to receive stronger, more effective doses without the toxic reactions that force many to stop therapy.
Researchers at McGill University have cracked the code on converting human urine into clean energy using bacteria-powered fuel cells. The breakthrough could bring sustainable power to disaster zones and off-grid communities worldwide.
Scientists at McGill University discovered that lithium, a common bipolar disorder medication, can keep dormant HIV from reactivating in cells. The breakthrough offers fresh hope for a functional cure that could one day reduce the need for daily HIV medication.