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More than 100 researchers awarded total of $15.7M from NSERC

More than one hundred McMaster researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have received a total of $15.7M from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council.
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Mac research facility provides secure access to Ontario’s health data

McMaster and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences have collaborated to have a satellite research facility at the Health Sciences Centre.
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Waste from paper-making could create a stronger sunscreen

Sunscreen's UV-blocking power could get a major boost from the addition of an all-natural waste product from the pulp and paper industry.
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Exercise may be the simple solution for rescuing seniors’ lost and injured muscle

Exercise may have some surprising benefits for seniors who experience muscle injury and loss as they age.
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A disturbing number of teens show evidence of early hearing damage

New research into the ringing-ear condition known as tinnitus points to an alarming level of early hearing damage in young people who are exposed to loud music, prompting a warning from a leading Canadian researcher.
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Supplement may prevent, reverse damage to aging brain, research suggests

A dietary supplement containing a blend of 30 vitamins and minerals has shown remarkable anti-aging properties that can prevent and even reverse massive brain cell loss.
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Measuring the Milky Way: One massive problem, one new solution

It is a galactic challenge, to be sure, but Gwendolyn Eadie is getting closer to an accurate answer to the question that has defined her early career in astrophysics: what is the mass of the Milky Way?

McMaster strengthens ties with universities in the Netherlands

McMaster's Acting Vice-President of Research, Allison Sekuler was recently in the Netherlands to explore and expand partnership opportunities and share best practices in university research and innovation.
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Colours of autism spectrum described by CanChild researchers

Researchers at the CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research have developed an autism classification system that defines levels of social communications ability among those with autism spectrum disorder.
Peter Mascher, McMaster's Associate Vice-President, International Affairs (left) and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne pose with Joseph Klafter, President of Tel Aviv University (right) during a stop in Tel Aviv, part of a week long business mission to the Middle East.

McMaster to learn from Israel’s “start-up” expertise

McMaster is exploring Research and Development and commercialization opportunities in Israel as part of a week-long business mission to the Middle East led by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
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McMaster scientist joins Order of Canada

Dr. John Kelton was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada last week.
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Speed trap: Pitchers risk greater injury if MLB cuts time between pitches, researchers warn

Proposed rule changes by Major League Baseball, designed to speed up the game by reducing time between pitches, could lead to a spike in arm injuries, say researchers who have analyzed the impact of fatigue.