The Social Implications of Pandemics
In response to the emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent for COVID-19, the province of Ontario entered a state of emergency on March 17th, 2020. Social distancing, defined...
The Privatization of Resources during an Age of Depletion
As evidence of a climate crisis continues to mount, the concern regarding retention of necessary resources climbs accordingly. These fears are not unfounded. Human-driven biodiversity decline is reflected in the...
Women as Role Models in Science
Women have made significant academic strides in the past few decades, evident in the climb of female doctorates from 11% to 40% in 1970 and 2010, respectively. The retention of women in academia, however, is not similarly observed, even in countries that appear to emphasize gender parity. The...
The Social & Scientific Intricacies of Effective HIV Prevention
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that primarily infects CD4+ T cells, a population of immune cells that participate in host defense. HIV depletion of CD4+ T cells can...
Navigating the Maize of the GMO Era
Agricultural plants represent some of the most prominent examples of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), offering the benefits of genetic engineering to artificially select for qualities deemed desirable in foods. GMO...
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