The myth that swimming in the ocean helps #wounds heal faster may hold some truth. Rinsing a wound with salted water has been found to help wounds heal faster. But the ocean doesn’t just contain #saltwater; it also has bacteria that can infect the wound! mcgill.ca/x/wgJ

"Say #cheese!”🧀 #Biotechnology comes to the rescue of cheese producers and #turophiles ("cheese lovers" from Greek “turo” for cheese) by creating #chymosin without calves🧬 Now 80% of North American cheese is made with it, keeping turophiles smiling😁 mcgill.ca/x/wYn

Beware of online nutritional nonsense! No, there's no magic #smoothie recipe to cure cancer and #seamoss isn't the secret to perfect health, despite what the bloggers tell you🤳🏻 Read more: mcgill.ca/x/wg2

Studying #organicchemistry can pay off! Researchers are using their knowledge of nucleophilic substitution to create new drugs, like KL-50, to treat #glioblastoma patients. mcgill.ca/x/wgD

Helen Keller, the first deafblind university graduate, was a lecturer, author, and co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union. TikTokers doubt her dual impairment. There’s a lot they don’t know about #deafblindness. mcgill.ca/x/wgK

From black goo to blue dye and beyond, the history of #aniline is fascinating!  Initially found in coal tar, it now dyes fabrics, treats wounds, and even helped create antibiotics. Who knew a gooey byproduct would become such a chemical superstar? 🧪🌟 mcgill.ca/x/wMr

Moderate #coffee consumption (1-4 cups/day) may boost #cognition and lower dementia risk🧠 But beware—more isn’t better! 🚫 Bulletproof coffee with butter? No magic brain boost there. Stick to your daily brew and enjoy!☕️ mcgill.ca/x/wQ6

Meet Darrell Wolfe, aka "Doc of Detox" If you've got cash to spare, he's got a cure (or ten) to sell. From #clapping therapies to coffee enemas, his 544-page "Ultimate Healing Guide" is full of contradictions and #pseudoscience. mcgill.ca/x/wQv

Ever wonder why whipped cream comes out so fluffy from a can? It's thanks to nitrous oxide, aka “laughing gas!” 🎈It’s a greenhouse gas too, but as far as aerosol #whippedcream goes, the fat content may be more of a concern than the #nitrousoxide released mcgill.ca/x/wAY

The #FlexnerReport: the book that natural healers really hate. It sparked a revolution in North America, shifting medical teaching towards science-based practices. Its outsized reputation attracted myths as well. mcgill.ca/x/wAb

While a flying carpet may remain a fantasy, a Persian carpet is as close as one gets to a magical journey, blending history, artistry, and a touch of science in every weave. Read more: mcgill.ca/x/wde #persiancarpet

Think you might have #GenghisKhan in your DNA? 🧬 Early studies claimed his Y chromosome spread worldwide, but recent research shows it's older than him! 🌍🔍 That Y chromosome was common in Central Asia long before his conquests mcgill.ca/x/wdh #genetics #patrilineage

While the idea of a quiet, undisturbed sleep is attractive for anyone – especially parents of restless infants – the use of white noise machines might be harmful to infants hearing. mcgill.ca/x/wPV

🚫🍽️ Beware of IgG food intolerance tests—they’re pricey, inaccurate, and could lead to dangerous results. Save your money and skip the pseudoscience 💸❌ mcgill.ca/x/wPr #IgGtest #foodintolerance

Some Victorian era books contain #arsenic, a popular coloring agent which was used to make green book covers at the time. Little did they know how toxic it was 📚☠️ mcgill.ca/x/wm7

Should burned #toast be tossed? Acrylamide, a potential carcinogen, forms when carbs & #asparagine are heated. Science says it's mostly safe—burnt toast has about 5 micrograms, well below the danger zone! 🍞 mcgill.ca/x/wse

Science communicator Jonathan Jarry participated in a synthetic biology panel on the democratization of science, discussing science communication, misinformation, and hype. Watch the video now on YouTube! youtube.com/live/-F3lhptH0… #syntheticbiology #sciencecommunication

Botanical sexism may be little more than a far-fetched theory. More likely, there is a wide variety of factors which are contributing to the increases in pollen allergies. mcgill.ca/x/ws2

Dr. Joe Mercola is practically synonymous with the wellness movement. But can he be trusted? If you thought Mercola was just a genial, avuncular health influencer, you’re in for a shock. Want to watch the full video? 🔗 youtu.be/y3N9LpiibU4?si… #JoeMercola #Mercola #Wellness

♻️ 🌱#Bioplastics sound eco-friendly, but they aren’t a magic fix. Even plant-based plastics can come with environmental baggage. The crops, chemicals, and cost all add up 🌎 We still need better solutions for our plastic problem. mcgill.ca/x/wsb