The Growing Pains of Medical Innovation
Biomedical innovations have forever changed human society. Thanks to breakthroughs in basic research and applied clinical science, humanity now enjoys an increased life expectancy, improved quality of life and better...
Toronto, the new Silicon Valley?
While the US wages its trade war against China and further restricts its immigration policies, Canada has been reaping the benefits. By attracting highly skilled workers from around the world,...
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...
A Gut Feeling
Our intestinal tract is a fascinating organ. As the largest mucosal surface in the body, it is home to trillions of microbes — bacteria, fungi, helminths, and viruses — that...
The Good, the Bad, and the Parasites
It is estimated that approximately 20% of the world’s population suffer from allergic diseases. As the rates continue to increase, scientists are digging deeper into the different factors that contribute...
Emerging Treatments for Food Allergy
Food allergy is estimated to affect 7-8% of individuals of all ages in Canada and has become increasingly prevalent over the last two decades. For those with severe anaphylaxis, ingestion...
The History of the Human Diet
As Homo sapiens have evolved over time, their diet has evolved with them. From the hunter-gatherer age to the development of agriculture to the modern era, the human diet and...
EcoDystopia – Climate Change: Confronting our Reality
The scientific evidence is clear: global climate change caused by human activities is occurring now, and is a growing threat to society.” – Statement on Climate Change from the American...
Sidewalk Toronto: Redefining City Life
According to the United Nations, 2007 marks the first time in human history that over half of the global population lives in cities. Yet remarkably, despite technological advances and radical...