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91ɬ researchers identify a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk

An interdisciplinary team including researchers at 91ɬ has found a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk samples from Canada and South Africa. The chemicals include traces of pesticides, antimicrobials and additives used in plastics and personal-care products. The findings were published across five papers.

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Published: 20 Jan 2026

91ɬ professor awarded one of the eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, based at Macdonald Campus, will work to advance food sustainability in Africa   

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, Assistant Professor in the Bioresource Engineering Department, has been awarded one of eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ).

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Published: 16 Dec 2025

Microencapsulated B-vitamins help dairy cows produce more milk with fewer emissions

A new international study led by 91ɬ in collaboration with Jefo Nutrition shows that supplementing dairy cow diets with microencapsulated B-vitamins can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing milk yield and quality. The use of the feed additive cut global warming potential, an internationally standardized measure of climate impact, by up to 18 per cent across seven countries.  

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Published: 11 Dec 2025

Scientists decode the full range of oat genomes, opening the door to more nutritious, climate-smart crops

Researchers have cracked one of agriculture’s most complicated genomes, revealing long-hidden DNA rearrangements that could help scientists breed oats that are more resilient, nutritious and sustainable.

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Published: 28 Nov 2025

Harriet Kuhnlein awarded the Living Legend award

Congratulations to Dr. Harriet Kuhnlein, Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition who was recently awarded the LIVING LEGEND award from the International Union of Nutritional Sciences in Tokyo!

Published: 31 Jul 2023

An elevator pitch for Keenoa

Kudos to Anne-Julie Tessier, RD, PhD candidate in the School of Human Nutrition, who won the Elevator Pitch Contest organized by the Sight and Life Foundation at the last American Society of Nutrition’s annual conference – Nutrition 2018 – in Boston on June 10, 2018. 

Published: 15 Jun 2018

An elevator pitch for Keenoa

Kudos to Anne-Julie Tessier, RD, PhD candidate in the School of Human Nutrition, who won the Elevator Pitch Contest organized by the Sight and Life Foundation at the last American Society of Nutrition’s annual conference – Nutrition 2018 – in Boston on June 10, 2018. 

Published: 15 Jun 2018

Professor Emerita recognized for work in traditional food systems

Harriet Kuhnlein, PhD, RD, FASN, FIUNS, LLD (honoris causa), Professor Emerita (91ɬ) was recently recognized with a 2018 Alumni Recognition Award from the Health and Human Development Alumni Society of the Pennsylvania State University.

Published: 24 Apr 2018

A Scarlet Key for Christine Ha

If you participated in the MEDLIFE 91ɬ Macdonald Branch/Global Food Security Club Krispy Kreme fundraiser, the We Are Aware: Montreal Campaign, or the Mac Basket Food Drive, you likely crossed paths with the ever-cheery Christine Ha, U3, BScNutrSc (Global Nutrition).

Published: 4 Apr 2018

Eating protein at all three meals could help seniors stave off muscle decline

New research from Canada suggests that over-60s should eat protein at all three daily meals to help stave off age-related muscle decline, which can contribute to loss of independence and falls.

Researchers at 91ɬ in Canada studied the effects of protein consumption on muscle strength in seniors.

Published: 6 Sep 2017

Eating protein three times a day could make our seniors stronger

Quebec researchers link protein distribution to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly.

Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility problems. Eating enough protein is one way to remedy it, but it would seem that spreading protein equally among the three daily meals could be linked to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly.

Published: 6 Sep 2017

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