Book review: Lousy Sex: Creating Self in an Infectious World
What does it mean to be “you”? It’s the kind of question you’d expect from a philosopher, maybe even a poet, but probably not from an immunologist. In Lousy Sex:...
Dr. Götz Ehrhardt: The Lamprey Time Machine -Unlocking the Secrets of Jawless Immunity
In the murky depths of the Great Lakes, the sea lamprey is often seen as a nightmare, an invasive parasite that latches onto prey and refuses to let go. But...
The Life Cycle of a Biotech Startup
Have you ever wondered how a discovery in the lab becomes a real-world therapeutic? We all know it takes a lot more than a genius idea to build a successful...
Aging Through the Lens of Culture: How Societies Shape the Way We Age
As humans, one thing binds us universally: we age. Yet societies and cultures perceive aging in profoundly different ways, shaping how we treat older individuals and view our own aging...
The Department of Immunology – 40 years and counting
The Department of Immunology at the University of Toronto celebrated its 40th anniversary with an event reflecting on its remarkable journey and the significant contributions it has made to the...
The invisible scars of childhood adversity
The impact of early childhood experiences and parent-child relationships on our neurodevelopment and psychological health is popularly known. However, research has shown that there is a deeper link between the...
Who is mitochondrial Eve – the mother of all humans?
The blueprint of our body lies within our DNA – the genetic material we inherit from our parents. It is common knowledge that equal parts of this DNA come from...
Working as a Scientist in Academia vs. Industry
As budding researchers, students of science and technology are met with the same old question regarding their choice of career– “Academia or industry? Where would you like to work?” While...
Is Your “Recycling” Actually Recycled?
When we think of recycling, we imagine the blue bins that line the hallways and are tucked away in a corner of our home. We dump our cardboard boxes, junk...
“Fat to Fit” While you Sit? – The Secrets of Resting Metabolism
Being sedentary and consuming fast food are habits that have stealthily entered our fast-paced Western lifestyles and are common contributors to obesity. In response, most of us have either aimed...