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McMaster researchers use AI tech to unveil key mechanism of bacterial warfare

Bacteria are in a constant fight for survival, and they rely on an array of deadly weapons to keep their competitors at bay. One such . . .

Nineteen ways to spend the winter reading

McMaster scholars in humanities and social sciences have been busy this year, writing on topics as varied as German history, Islamic feminism and dementia. If . . .

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How the rapid growth of live shopping could signal a shift in the holiday retail landscape

While live shopping may not significantly impact retail sales this holiday season, its rapid growth signals a coming shift in the e-commerce landscape, says one . . .

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McMaster research in 2024: From AI innovation to breakthroughs in health care

Whether it’s breakthroughs in evidence-based health research, sustainability solutions, AI innovation or climate justice, the research community at McMaster is constantly charting new territory. 2024 . . .

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It’s complicated: Researchers discover unexpected complexity of sexual differentiation in African clawed frog

McMaster researchers have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was . . .

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McMaster ranks in world’s Top 100 for sustainability

McMaster University has earned a spot in the top 100 universities worldwide for sustainability, ranking 93rd in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. The . . .