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A PhD student peering into a microscope discovered that dinosaur bones share the same mineral structure as modern human bones—a finding that could revolutionize how we design medical implants. Scientists at McMaster University found identical mineral clusters in a 71.5-million-year-old Albertosaurus fossil and human bone tissue.
A new immunotherapy developed at McMaster University has successfully eliminated deadly glioblastoma tumors in preclinical trials, offering hope for a cancer that has had no major treatment advances in 20 years. The therapy could enter human trials soon.
After six years of research with Indigenous Elders and community members, a McMaster University professor has released a comprehensive roadmap for reconciliation in Kenora, Ontario. The community-driven report offers concrete solutions while celebrating Indigenous resurgence already underway.
A global research team discovered exactly why a tiny number of people developed blood clots after certain COVID-19 vaccines, and their breakthrough points the way to even safer vaccines. The answer lies in a single mutation that misdirects the immune system in extraordinarily rare cases.
Scientists at McMaster University discovered how deadly glioblastoma grows and identified an existing HIV medication that could fight it. The breakthrough could fast-track treatment for patients who currently have few options.