The Abstract

The Abstract

The Abstract, also known as the MSURJ blog, is the platform for sharing scientific essays and interest pieces. The Abstract gathers a repository of resources, covers innovations in the field, and provides behind-the-scenes insights on the McGill science student experience. You can read more about our Contributing Writers here and view their articles here. We always welcome questions, comments, and contributions from invested members of the McGill community, and beyond!

Our latest blog articles from theabstractmsurj.ca:

Parasitoidism acquaints a wasp with strange bedfellows

Mon, 8 Dec 2025

Virus particles used as gene delivery vectors by parasitoid wasps—and people? By Jacob Van Oorschot, Contributing Writer... Read More

The epigenetics of exercise: Strengthening your muscles and your mind

Sun, 7 Dec 2025

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. By Becca Carballal, Contributing Writer... Read More

Where is the St. Lawrence headed?

Wed, 3 Dec 2025

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. By Quinny Boyle, Contributing Writer... Read More

Shout out to all of the Abstract's Contributing Writers:

Iarina Murasan | Jacob Van Oorschot | Quinnlyn Boyle | Jana Almasri | Isla Stiff | Becca Carballal | Sagit Yessim | Flore Devernay | Parmida Talebi | Lauren Millar