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The innate and adaptive immune systems Our immune system is broadly divided into two separate “arms” that communicate with each other to protect us from infections. These two factions are...

Mitochondria are not just the powerhouse of the cell. Known for their role in energy production and metabolism, they also play a significantly in the immune system1. While oxidative phosphorylation...

Mitochondria, often referred to as our cells' powerhouses, contain their own unique DNA known as mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Mutations in mtDNA can trigger severe disorders like Mitochondrial Myopathy (marked by...

The current world marathon record is set by Eilud Kipchoge, a Kenyan marathoner who finished a full 42.195km in only 2:01:09 in the 2022 Berlin Marathon. I, on the other...

You may have read the packaging on an item at the grocery store and seen the words “High in Antioxidants” shining out. Antioxidants must be important then – why else...

From June 6-9, immunologists across the country gathered in the charming Eastern township of Orford, Quebec for the 35th annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Immunology (CSI) at the...

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...

Undoubtedly, Power, Sex, Suicide is a book with a very punchy and eye-catching title. The title summarizes the critical message the author Nick Lane wants to convey: mitochondria are way...

As the human population explodes and extreme weather conditions surge due to climate change, we place an increasing burden on our agricultural industry, which is in dire need of innovation....

Technology. Entertainment. Design. The convergence of these three themes into short, influential talks forms the basis of TED conferences – one of the most successful and widespread scientific outreach initiatives...