The Science of Music
Music is omnipresent in our lives. From wishing ‘Happy Birthday’ to our loved ones, to humming to our favorite tunes while doing daily chores, music finds a way to keep...
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The combined impact of art and science on society & the power of mixing fact with feeling
Today, it is not uncommon to view the arts and the sciences as mutually exclusive disciplines. We tend to imagine scientists and artists residing on opposite ends of a spectrum,...
An AI-generated picture worth a thousand words
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is now at the forefront of technology and is becoming increasingly available to the general public. Along with its rise in our current culture, there also...
Shaping Identity with Science & Art: Mahmoud El-Maklizi
Mahmoud El-Maklizi has been a long-standing member of the Department of Immunology at the University of Toronto. After completing his PhD in Dr. Cynthia Guidos’ lab, he has continued his...
Michelle Letarte: Building Community with Art and Science
Dr. Michelle Letarte is a Professor Emerita of the Department of Immunology at the University of Toronto. Her laboratory at The Hospital for Sick Children focused on understanding Hereditary Hemorrhagic...
Solving for (X)-istential Patterns within Nature
Humans have sought to mathematically describe and characterize the structure, patterns, and evolution of natural organisms and processes for over two millennia. The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras (570-495 BCE), who...
Letter from the Chair, Dr. Jennifer Gommerman – Volume 13 Issue 2, 2025
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all art and science.” — Albert Einstein Thank you to our talented IMMPress writers for...
Letter from the Editors – Volume 13 Issue 2, 2025
While art and science are often thought to belong within the opposing realms of creativity and logic, both are at their core characterised by curiosity, exploration, and the spirit of...
IMMpress Volume 13 Issue 1 – Traditional Healing and Medicine
About the cover This issue's cover explores the theme of “Traditional Healing and Medicine” by depicting the dialogue between ancient practices and modern clinical care. Plants and pharmaceutical pills are...
Traditional Medicine Around the World (Infographic)
Let’s explore global health, history, and culture through the lens of traditional medicine. From botanical concoctions to energy-restoring massages, these culturally significant practices are designed to nurture the mind, body,...