/macdonald/taxonomy/term/1053/all en /macdonald/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 admin 1641582 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/genetic-tweaks-can-make-oats-more-nutritious-increase-shelf-life-360285 <p>A recent study from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University 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> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:03:42 +0000 admin 1641466 at /macdonald /macdonald/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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University, 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> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:35:35 +0000 admin 1641272 at /macdonald /macdonald/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> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:19:28 +0000 admin 1637263 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/six-athletes-among-plethora-mcgillians-headed-paris-olympic-games-358027 <p><em><strong>By Earl Zukerman, Sports Information Officer, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Athletics and Recreation</strong></em></p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:11:06 +0000 admin 1636629 at /macdonald /macdonald/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 15:03:29 +0000 admin 1636544 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/listening-voices-those-most-affected-climate-change-357990 <p>Researchers at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University 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 admin 1636542 at /macdonald /macdonald/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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:51:51 +0000 admin 1636020 at /macdonald /macdonald/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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University who can comment on this topic:  </p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:05:25 +0000 admin 1635645 at /macdonald /macdonald/article/arrival-campus-fall-2021-term <h3>Hello to our newly admitted and returning Macdonald graduate students!</h3> <p>We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on campus this fall. Mac OGS is still operating primarily remotely in the summer term but we will be returning gradually to the office in the coming fall term. You can continue to reach us by email in the meantime!</p> <p><b><i>About Arrival for the Fall 2021 Term</i></b></p> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:47:46 +0000 Laura Wittebol 507001 at /macdonald /macdonald/research Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:18:24 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 224438 at /macdonald /macdonald/article/getting-ready-travel-canada-winter-2021 <p>Since October 20<sup>th</sup>, the Canadian government is allowing <i>new</i> students to enter Canada, if the school they are attending is on the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/students/approved-dli.html">official list of Designated Learning Institutions with an approved COVID readiness plan</a> (HINT: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is on that list). If you are starting a grad studies program here at Mac Campus in January, you might also be planning to physically be here.</p> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:11:24 +0000 Erin Minnett 292395 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/macleans-rates-mcgill-top-medical-doctoral-university-canada-325252 <p>Earlier today, Maclean’s Magazine issued its 30th annual Canadian university rankings and, for the 16th straight year, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ was named the country’s top medical-doctoral university. The Medical Doctoral category includes 15 universities with a broad range of PhD programs and research, as well as medical schools.</p> <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/macleans-rates-mcgill-as-the-top-medical-doctoral-university-in-canada/" target="_blank"><strong>Read more in the Reporter...</strong></a></p> Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:03:31 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 257741 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/less-body-fat-toddlers-taking-vitamin-d-260696 <p> </p> <p>Supplement given during first year of life critical for muscle-mass development</p> <p>A healthy intake of vitamin D in the first year of life appears to set children up to have more muscle mass and less body fat as toddlers, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity.</p> <p>The findings emerged from research initially aimed at confirming the importance of vitamin D for bone density. The additional benefit in terms of body composition came as a surprise for the research team.</p> Mon, 02 May 2016 14:53:43 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52291 at /macdonald