Virus particles used as gene delivery vectors by parasitoid wasps—and people? By: Jacob Van Oorschot, Contributing Writer If ever you … More
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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 … More
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, … More
Origins of the nervous system as told by sea sponges and comb jellies
By: Jacob Van Oorschot, Contributing Writer Who branched off first: comb jellies or sea sponges? Scientists have long debated whether … More
MSURJ Author Profiles 2025
Want to meet the undergraduates behind the upcoming MSURJ issue? Check out the profiles below…
AI Spy With My Little Eye: The Future Role of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Diagnostics
Many healthcare workers are afraid of being replaced by AI in the workforce–but as far as we know, there’s no reason for medical practitioners to worry.
So, vampires would get bloodborne diseases, no?
Lately, I’ve been concerned for the health of vampires. While I may not bear the curse of eternal life, I clearly have a bit of extra time on my hands. But seriously, vampires’ strictly-blood diet has me worried, due to all the blood-borne diseases they would be exposed to.
Memory Beyond the Brain: How Non-Neuronal Cells Are Capable of Remembering
Memory has long been a central focus of neuroscience and psychology, with extensive research exploring how information is encoded, stored, and received by the brain. A groundbreaking new study had introduced the possibility that memory processes may also be occuring outside the brain.
Beyond the Fall: Embracing Life after Breast Cancer
In the relentless pursuit of a cure, we have made incredible strides in cancer diagnosis and treatment– turning what was a seemingly insurmountable challenge into a journey of resilience and hope. With these new highly sophisticated, individualized treatments extending the average life expectancy and survival rate for people with cancer, it is time for our narrative to shift from survival to the full restoration of life and well-being.
Micro-allies in our gut help us fight cancer
Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized oncology over the last three decades, but a serious problem remains: more than half of treated patients do not respond to the therapy. Recent research, including work at McGill, reveals that manipulating the microorganisms living in our gut could help improve treatment outcomes.
The Abstract 