The Magazine for the University of Toronto Department of Immunology
Author: Catherine Schrankel
Cat obtained her MSc in Biological Sciences from the George Washington University in Washington, DC. She is currently a PhD student of Immunology at the University of Toronto, and is interested in the development and evolution of immune systems (using the purple sea urchin as a model system).
In her spare time, she loves to cook, run, and work on her burgeoning interests in scientific illustration and design.
[caption id="attachment_2420" align="aligncenter" width="2527"] "Portrait of a Scientist" - Acrylic paint on canvas paper. This issue, the cover of IMMpress turns to the abstract world of Cubism. Cubism was a significant...
The German language has the uncanny ability to form elaborate new words by simply compounding several words into one. Often the new word personifies a formerly inexpressible feeling or event....
The CRISPR/Cas system (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/CRISPR-associated sequences) is an adaptive immune system found in archaea (extremophiles) and bacteria. Briefly, acquired CRISPR-driven immunity is based on integration of...
[caption id="attachment_1675" align="aligncenter" width="526"] Dr. Ann McPherson, PhD '13, Dr. Tania Watts Laboratory[/caption] We caught up with recent Immunology PhD graduate, Ann McPherson, to discuss her career moves after graduation...
The discovery of an ancient adaptive immune system in bacteria, called the CRISPR/Cas system, has revolutionized modern science. The bacterial proteins that identify and target viral DNA for degradation have...
Given the high-stress, competitive environment of higher education, many might consider “academia” and “anxiety” to be synonymous. But in fact, 12% of all Canadians experience an anxiety disorder in any...
[caption id="attachment_1295" align="alignright" width="400"] Ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidy. Image credit: Michael Bentley (flickr: donhomer)[/caption] The tabletop centrifuge slowly hums to a stop. Tubes are opened and closed, the pipettor moves efficiently...
Recently, Nature published the genome sequence of the marine invertebrate ctenophore Pleurobrachia bachei1. Ctenophores, better known as “comb jellies”, are delicate creatures that superficially resemble jellyfish, yet occupy a distinct...
“Ladies and gentlemen, we invest in science and technology for two reasons: to create knowledge and to exploit that knowledge for social and economic gain. Unfortunately, all too often the...
The newest issue of IMMpress is now available! This time, we tackled all things work culture, from universal basic income to unions and more! Check it out by clicking the link below
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VR has already changed the world in every way, from medical training to how we view entertainment. As education moves online with the pandemic, how will VR change the classroom? Click the link below to find out! 🕹
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The newest issue of IMMpress magazine is now out! This time, we delved into the world of technology in healthcare 🔬 Check it out and let us know what you think! https://t.co/HyBn12R6Fd
One of few positive outcomes from this pandemic was the advent of mRNA vaccines. And with a rise in funding for this research, scientists can continue to improve this technology. Check out this article by @pu_annie to learn everything you need to know!
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Check out the link in our below to read the newest IMMpress blog post! Our DOI undergrads Rahman and Aly did a great job on this one 🤩
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