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Parasitoidism acquaints a wasp with strange bedfellows
Virus particles used as gene delivery vectors by parasitoid wasps—and people? By: Jacob Van Oorschot, Contributing Writer If ever you feel that you are having a difficult day, consider taking solace in the fact that you are at least not the caterpillar victim of a parasitoid wasp. The inspiration for the Xenomorphs of the Alien…
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The epigenetics of exercise: Strengthening your muscles and your mind
By: Becca Carballal, Contributing Writer Finals season is fast approaching, and with it are also coming many hours spent in the library poring over a semester’s worth of notes and trying to memorize every last detail in your professor’s slide deck. Around this time of year, we are bombarded with reminders to take breaks and…
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Where is the St. Lawrence headed?
Image: Ghislain Picard, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Québec/Labrador (1992-2025) By: Quinny Boyle, Contributing Writer Stretching from Lake Ontario, past Montreal, and out to the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Lawrence River is one of the largest rivers in North America. It facilitates trade, provides hydroelectric power, and is one of the main sources of…
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Progress Has Never Been Achieved Alone: How Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Projects Lead to Scientific and Artistic Growth
By The Abstract Editors: Kiarah Geertsema, Natalie Co, and Adele Lopes, in partnership with McGill’s Office of Science Education. Ten interviews with Building 21 scholars at the Undergraduate Science Showcase.
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