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October 2, 2013
McMaster lab develops new tuberculosis vaccine
October 1, 2013
McMaster expert available to discuss economic repercussions of U.S. govt. shutdown
September 25, 2013
McMaster celebrates gift from iconic Ojibway author, marks 20 years of Indigenous Studies
September 23, 2013
$3m gift from Hatch allows student-focused Engineering facility to move forward
Eleven grad students named prestigious Vanier Scholars, 3 others named Banting fellows
September 18, 2013
McMaster medical students settle into Brantford home
September 16, 2013
Driven to clean: nesting instinct among pregnant women has an evolutionary backstory
August 27, 2013
New moms and obese people risk complications from influenza: McMaster study
August 14, 2013
McMaster study debunks controversial MS theory
August 1, 2013
McMaster expert available to discuss Snowden’s asylum in Russia
July 31, 2013
By tracking maggots’ food choices, scientists open significant new window into human learning
July 15, 2013
Expert available to discuss implications of massive Loblaw takeover of Shoppers Drug Mart
July 11, 2013
McMaster expert available to discuss PEDs and looming MLB suspensions
July 4, 2013
McMaster experts available to discuss political upheaval in Egypt
June 14, 2013
Researchers conclude that what causes menopause is – wait for it – men
June 06, 2013
June 05, 2013
Ontario funds $13M in quality health care research at McMaster
June 04 , 2013
Never forget a face? Researchers find women have better memory recall than men
May 31, 2013
May 30, 2013
May 29, 2013
McMaster award winner looks to improve health through new technologies
May 17, 2013
Expert available to discuss Friday earthquakes through the lens of social media
May 9, 2013
McMaster opens $26M auto lab—researchers, students & industry will shape what and how we drive
May 8, 2013
April 30, 2013
McMaster to celebrate gift of Bruce Cockburn archives May 7
New report offers insights on how universities can help as grad students face job market
April 19, 2013
April 16, 2013
Experts available to discuss Boston Marathon tragedy and aftermath
April 8, 2013
Creativity, ingenuity & brains: engineering students present final-year projects
March 26, 2013
Two McMaster Arts & Science undergrads receive prestigious 3M National Student Fellowships
March 18, 2013
It’s in the cards: Human evolution influences gamblers’ decisions, study shows
March 15, 2013
McMaster awarded three new Canada Research Chairs
March 12, 2013
February 28, 2013
Something like a phenomenon: Paul Ayers receives national research grant
Theoretical physicist awarded Killam Research Fellowship
February 19, 2013
Lost & found: artifacts to be housed in new facility to preserve past, prevent loss of history
February 7, 2013
New look at human fossil suggests Eastern Europe was an important pathway in evolution
January 21, 2013
Expert warns of growing crisis in Mali: ‘We might just be creating a new Afghanistan’
January 18, 2013
McMaster expert on political campaigns available for comment on federal Liberal debate
January 16, 2013
Experts available to discuss culture of celebrity confession, damage to Lance Armstrong brand
January 8, 2013
McMaster University and University of Waterloo grow collaborations
December 20, 2012
Star light, star bright: cosmos reveal secret of aging well
December 17, 2012
December 6, 2012
Game on: experts available to discuss developments in NHL talks, fan reaction
McMaster biologist treks across southwestern China to answer the “killer mushroom” question
December 5, 2012
McMaster expert available to discuss modern families and the holidays
December 3, 2012
Healthy eating beneficial beyond drug therapy in preventing a second heart attack
November 20, 2012
McMaster University pediatricians look to bridge
the care gap for young adults
November 7, 2012
McMaster graduate, mother finally a nurse at 49
November 5, 2012
Expert available to discuss Liberal leadership race in Ontario
October 29, 2012
October 18, 2012
Expert available to discuss bungled Google earnings release
October 10, 2012
McMaster researchers develop method to study the atomic structure of complex surfaces
October 4, 2012
Expert to discuss crisis communications in contaminated-beef recall
October 2, 2012
Expert available to discuss impact of E. coli crisis in Alberta
October 1, 2012
Nothing to sneeze at: scientists find cheating ragweed behaves better with its kin
September 12, 2012
September 7, 2012
McMaster receives $10M gift to promote healthy aging
August 29, 2012
McMaster and Mohawk launching joint certificate in Social Sciences
August 23, 2012
Children set the agenda as unique youth lecture program expands to cover full school year
August 20, 2012
New team of Hamilton scientists target fat in children
August 15, 2012
Chemotherapy research gets critical investment
August 14, 2012
Warmer, faster, stronger: research reveals unexpected benefits of living in a changing climate
August 09, 2012
Cool advice offered for hot times
August 01, 2012
McMaster energy expert available to explain the “avalanche” that caused India’s power failures
July 30, 2012
…But names could really hurt me
July 3, 2012
Ten McMaster graduate students win prestigious Vanier awards
June 26, 2012
Ideas you can bank on: showcase highlights research innovations
McMaster expert available to discuss Elliot Lake mall collapse and rescue effort
June 25, 2012
Two top students are McMaster-bound after earning $60,000 Schulich Leader Scholarships
June 20, 2012
McMaster microbiologists clean up career awards
June 19, 2012
McMaster surgeon cuts new path for women
June 14, 2012
Research debunks bodybuilding myth: growth promoting hormones don't promote growth or strength
June 11, 2012
McMaster study debunks belief insulin puts people with diabetes at risk of heart disease
June 05, 2012
Blood test identifies increased risk of death following surgery: McMaster researchers
June 01, 2012
McMaster experts to lead guided public viewing of the last transit of Venus in our lifetime
May 29, 2012
Actium Research and McMaster University Collaborate to Commercialize Stem Cell Technologies
May 25, 2012
Seeking Canada’s next top brain researcher
May 24, 2012
McMaster University researchers discover drug destroys human cancer stem cells but not healthy ones
May 18, 2012
McMaster graduates first male midwife
May 17, 2012
McMaster receives $1-million for worldwide water research, student scholarships
May 15, 2012
Mom followed her dream to become an MD
May 11, 2012
Experts available to discuss landmark Facebook IPO
May 09 , 2012
Babies’ brains benefit from music lessons, researchers find
May 04 , 2012
Expert available to explain why Saturday’s “supermoon” will be beautiful, but not super
April 30, 2012
Light weights are just as good for building muscle, getting stronger, researchers find
Researchers develop rapid test strips for bacterial contamination in swimming water
April 25, 2012
AA Bronson, Trevor Manuel among honorary degree recipients for spring convocation
Antibiotic resistance flourishes in freshwater systems
April 24, 2012
Evidence shows that anti-depressants likely do more harm than good, researchers find
April 20, 2012
McMaster researchers find potential for new uses of old drug
April 19, 2012
McMaster students contributing research paper to Wikipedia
April 02, 2012
A look at the future: engineering students present inventions, innovations & tech gadgets
March 27, 2012
Health of diverse populations is focus of new Chanchlani Research Centre at McMaster University
March 26, 2012
March 20, 2012
$3.5 million partnership to jumpstart confidence in lithium ion car batteries
March 15, 2012
Experts available to discuss ‘epidemic’ of sports-related concussions
February 28, 2012
Review of antivirals as influenza treatment shows benefits
February 27, 2012
Irregular heartbeat linked to mental and physical decline
February 16, 2012
Modern scientists use light echoes to re-observe the eruption of a star first seen 150 years earlier
The blood thinning effect of heparin is well established, but should it be used in cancer treatment?
February 15, 2012
McMaster receives treasure trove of ad materials from Pirate Group, Terry O’Reilly
February 09, 2012
February 06, 2012
$30M gift to fast forward health care research, education and care at McMaster University
School closures slow spread of pH1N1
February 01, 2012
Better than a needle in the eye: new medical device offers hope and relief for patients
Massage is promising for muscle recovery: McMaster researchers find 10 minutes reduces inflammation
January 11, 2012
Atrial arrhythmias detected by pacemakers increase risk of stroke
January 26, 2012
Increase the public pension age from 65 to 70, say economists at McMaster University
December 23, 2011
Women should still be concerned about hormone replacement therapy, say McMaster researchers
December 22, 2011
Adult immunization needs to move up the health check list
December 15, 2011
Young adults drop exercise with move to college or university: McMaster researchers
December 12, 2011
Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar: study
December 08, 2011
Experimental program finds success in building new links between campus and community
December 06, 2011
McMaster health sciences student awarded a prestigious Rhodes scholarship
December 02, 2011
Polanyi prize awarded to McMaster biologist
November 30, 2011
New endowed chair focuses on child blood disorders
November 22, 2011
McMaster study calls sodium intake guidelines into question
November 16, 2011
Anne Golden, T. Robert Beamish to receive honorary doctorates at Fall Convocations
November 15, 2011
New program introduces young people to university experience with free lectures
November 14, 2011
Preferences shaped by evolution draw voters to candidates with lower-pitched voices
November 09, 2011
November 07, 2011
Guide supports internationally-trained nurses transition to Canada
November 02, 2011
McMaster Library to offer access to massive archive of Holocaust testimonies
Nurses improve quality of life for frail seniors at home, study finds
October 27, 2011
Hamilton industrialist’s legacy funds researcher’s quest for the genetic roots of social behaviour
October 24, 2011
McMaster to provide unique training for Brink’s Canada Ltd. employees
October 18, 2011
Moving to the beat improves musical experience, helps listeners understand rhythm: study
October 17, 2011
McMaster expert can comment on Active Healthy Kids Canada physical activity report card
September 22, 2011
September 21, 2011
Escarpment Cancer Research Institute established
September 14, 2011
Canadian universities demonstrate commitment to enriching undergraduate experience
The People vs. Cancer Speaking Tour begins at McMaster University
September 07 , 2011
Experts available to discuss provincial election campaign
September 05 , 2011
McMaster researchers find missing genes may separate coach potato from active cousin
September 01 , 2011
McMaster researchers find exercise boosts health by triggering stem cells to become bone, not fat
McMaster study finds more gut reaction to arthritis drugs
August 30, 2011
McMaster receives nearly $2.2-million for oil sands research
August 29, 2011
Foods rich in protein, dairy products help dieters preserve muscle and lose belly fat: study
August 28, 2011
Huge gaps in use of simple, cheap and proven drugs worldwide, say McMaster researchers
August 24, 2011
McMaster opens new $22-million nuclear research facility
August 22, 2011
New study finds patchwork of licence requirements for older drivers
August 17, 2011
Milk better than water to rehydrate kids: McMaster study
August 16, 2011
Change the environment, not the child
August 08, 2011
McMaster researcher finds fast-adpating fanged frogs
August 04, 2011
School of Nursing works toward healthier neighbourhoods
August 03 , 2011
July 26, 2011
McMaster receives more than $5.6-million for research in water, health and sustainability
July 19, 2011
Patients who use anti-depressants are more likely to suffer relapse, researcher finds
July 07, 2011
Stem cells know where they want to go: McMaster researchers
June 27, 2011
A little practice can change the brain in a lasting way: study
June 24, 2011
Tiny worms head into the breach as team searches for Parkinson’s treatment
June 20, 2011
Urinary incontinence doubles risk of postpartum depression
Cooper Construction gift builds community hub at Ron Joyce Centre
June 16, 2011
International conference tackles effects of nuclear radiation on humans, plants & animals
June 13, 2011
Routine screening for autism not needed: McMaster researchers
June 10, 2011
Sibley award winner ‘strong role model’
June 09, 2011
Nursing graduate excels despite learning disability
June 07, 2011
Is there value in Groupon’s upcoming IPO? Business valuation expert available
June 04, 2011
June 03, 2011
Experts available to discuss E. coli crisis in Europe
June 01, 2011
Abbott and McMaster University Partner to Create Education Chair in Rheumatology
May 30, 2011
Researchers solve mammoth evolutionary puzzle: the woollies weren't picky, happy to interbreed
May 26, 2011
Seeking Canada's next top brain researcher
May 25, 2011
Canadian conductor Boris Brott donates archives to McMaster University
May 19, 2011
LinkedIn’s IPO estimated at $4-billion, but where’s the value? Business valuation expert available
May 18, 2011
Three days at McMaster to show prospective students the pathway to university
May 17, 2011
That anxiety may be in your gut, not in your head
May 11 , 2011
Canadian comedian Steve Smith to receive honorary degree
Practice, not loss of sight, improves sense of touch in the blind: study
May 10 , 2011
Paul Martin, Buzz Hargrove among honorary degree recipients for Spring convocation
May 02 , 2011
Graduate shares his success by making gifts to foster financial education
April 25 , 2011
Expert available to discuss royal wedding
April 11 , 2011
Expert available to discuss high stakes election debates
March 29, 2011
Experts available to discuss upcoming federal election
March 21, 2011
Expert available to discuss federal budget, possibility of spring election
March 15, 2011
Experts available to discuss continuing aftermath of Japan earthquake
March 04, 2011
Can you predict your mate will cheat by their voice?
February 24, 2011
Expert available to discuss widespread implications of rising oil costs
February 07, 2011
Urban growth may pose greater danger for poor children, more likely to be struck by
vehicles
February 04, 2011
Want to feel better? Listen to pop music
January 28, 2011
Expert available to discuss ongoing crisis in Egypt
December 07, 2010
Ancient coins teach researchers about modern society
November 11, 2010
Researchers uncover the origins of tinnitus, that phantom ringing in the ears
November 3, 2010
Pieczonka, Dodge to be honoured at Fall convocation
October 12, 2010
Dundurn Press receives $10,000 prize from McMaster University
September 22, 2010
Using fine art appreciation to help family doctors practice better medicine
September 16, 2010
McMaster campus using innovative system to collect rain, treat for drinking water
September 14, 2010
Marquee magazine archives donated to McMaster University
September 13, 2010
Five professors honoured by Royal Society of Canada
September 8, 2010
Stargazer receives Earthly honour from Royal Society
September 3, 2010
Expert available to discuss relevance of Labour Day
August 25, 2010
Student-run market at McMaster University promotes local farmers
August 23, 2010
McMaster moves up in international ranking of Top 100 universities
August 19, 2010
Ontario funds McMaster University's emerging researchers, research projects
August 11, 2010
Building muscle doesn't require lifting heavy weights: study
August 10, 2010
Perseids meteor shower peaks tomorrow
August 9, 2010
McMaster University receives $2-million to build high-performance track program
July 19, 2010
Unique program gives university, college students with disabilities a head-start
July 12, 2010
McMaster's V-P Advancement is retiring
June 29, 2010
Expert available to comment on Canada Day and our sense of national identity
June 21, 2010
McMaster Burlington campus receives $1-million
June 17, 2010
Hamilton poised to become leader in interactive digital media, say partners
June 7, 2010
McMaster University professor among Top 40 Under 40
June 4 , 2010
McMaster receives two national funding awards to boost student research training
June 3 , 2010
Scientists capture secret dance of electrons that causes them to change their form
June 2 , 2010
McMaster University's 471 million reasons to celebrate
May 27, 2010
Milk: Two glasses a day tones muscles, keeps the fat away in women, study shows
May 26, 2010
Imperial Oil donates $250,000 to help spark interest in geology, mining
McMaster Library receives $2.5-million to digitize and preserve immense collections
May 25, 2010
Seeking Canada’s next top brain researcher
Annual contest spawns new generation of scientists
May 18, 2010
April 20, 2010
Groundbreaking celebration at McMaster University
April 19, 2010
McMaster University announces honorary degree recipients
April 13 , 2010
Scientists working in new Centre for Climate Change
March 29, 2010
March 26, 2010
Bone detective, economist, stroke researcher awarded Canada Research
Chairs at McMaster
March 25 , 2010
Insights into Chinese culture and business
March 24 , 2010
McMaster part-time students give $1-million in honour of Peter George
March 12 , 2010
Exercising just got easier for busy people, study shows
March 04 , 2010
Pay, gender, race disparity still obstruct Canadian women, says professor
February 25, 2010
Ontario research chair appointment signals 'new era' in health policy
February 24, 2010
$1-million gift aims to improve financial literacy
February 22, 2010
Carnival atmosphere to draw mental illness into the spotlight
February 11, 2010
Researchers develop dietary formula that maintains youthful function into old
age
February 02, 2010
Profs aim to get kids off the sofa, and on the trail
February 01, 2010
2,000-year-old bones found in Italy have East Asian ancestry
Experts available to comment on 2010 Olympic Games
January 04, 2010
Musical illusion fools audiences and performers, says researcher
December 23, 2009
Stars engage in vampirism to look young, hot
December 16, 2009
Nine McMaster projects receive $1.9-million
from Canada Foundation for Innovation
December 15, 2009
High lead levels found on soup can reopen mystery of doomed Franklin Expedition
December 14, 2009
When it comes to fish families, the bigger and bossier the better
December 7, 2009
All first-year students should be taught about aboriginals, says native scholar
December 1, 2009
Data from outer space opens new frontiers for researchers
November 24, 2009
How to make like Harper and Obama and do business with China
November 20, 2009
Polanyi prizes awarded to McMaster researchers
November 17, 2009
Rare maps of Gulf region make North American debut
November 16, 2009
Plants prefer their kin, but crowd out competition when sharing a pot with strangers
November 12, 2009
Comedian Dave Thomas among honorary degree recipients at Fall convocation
November 11, 2009
McMaster to offer free tuition to children of fallen soldiers
October 15, 2009
McMaster announces next president
October 13, 2009
RBC donates $1.5-million to water projects
October 13, 2009
Canadian blood supply future unceratin as population ages: study
September 28, 2009
Festival to honour spirit of Mahatma Gandhi
September 24, 2009
Rough day at work? You won’t feel like exercising
September 23, 2009
$500,000 donation creates CIBC Undergraduate Bursaries in Nursing for studies in breast cancer
September 17, 2009
McMaster art exhibit recreates centuries-old stellar explosions
September 16, 2009
Pesky fruit flies learn from experienced females: study
September 14, 2009
3 McMaster professors join Royal Society of Canada
September 11, 2009
Biologists discover "death stench" is a universal ancient warning signal
September 11, 2009
McMaster to ban plastic bags on campus
September 3, 2009
McMaster profs win Ontario’s top teaching award
August 10, 2009
Rare maps solve regiment's 95 year-old mystery
August 5 , 2009
What you eat depends on with whom you eat
August 4, 2009
Who has the best brain in the world?
July 22, 2009
Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition gives long-awaited nod to Canada's contribution, says scholar
June 30, 2009
Treason bill from 1837 Rebellion found in archives
June 19, 2009
Two McMaster research projects receive nearly $11-million
June 18, 2009
McMaster researchers awarded $36.4 million in funding
June 15, 2009
Not one, but two kinds of males found in the invasive round goby
June 10, 2009
George, Kelton to be honored by University of Waterloo
June 10, 2009
Diploma program offered in Native languages
June 3, 2009
Simple drug treatment may prevent nicotine-induces SIDS: study
May 30, 2009
McMaster Nuclear Reactor to receive $22 million for infrastructure
May 27, 2009
Race is on for best brain in Canada
May 6, 2009
McMaster president to be honored for oustanding work in education
May 1, 2009
Federal minister announces new funding for Canadian nuclear research
May 1, 2009
McMaster students receive prestigious Vanier scholarships
April 28, 2009
Experts available to discuss swine flu outbreak
April 24, 2009
McMaster reaches next step in competition for prestigious research chairs
April 15, 2009
McMaster announces honorary degree recipients
April 9, 2009
McMaster University to acquire rare trench maps to build on extensive collection
April 7, 2009
McMaster announces new director of Athletics and Recreation
April 3, 2009
McMaster's nuclear reactor turns 50
March 31, 2009
2008 Public Sector Disclosure List
February 26, 2009
Two McMaster researchers chosen to lead $1 million projects
February 25, 2009
Raise Your Voice fundraiser tunes Hamilton in to community radio
February 23, 2009
Ottawa reinvests in Canada Research Chairs at McMaster University
February 13, 2009
Brain Bee attracts brightest minds to McMaster
February 12, 2009
150 years of Darwin’s landmark book spawns international conference
February 5, 2009
McMaster signs new agreement with HP
February 5, 2009
McMaster professors receive Canada’s highest teaching award
February 5, 2009
National conference to focus on aboriginal health issues
January 21, 2009
McMaster acquires Resistance collection
January 19, 2009
The more promiscuous the female, the speedier the sperm
January 19, 2009
Notebook for the week of January 19, 2009
January 15, 2009
Even stars get fat and stellar cannibalism is to blame
January 14, 2009
McMaster planetarium reopens with stellar software