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Biomimicry: The Nature of Design

  • December 23, 2020

“Learning about the natural world is one thing. Learning from the natural world – that’s the switch. That’s the profound switch.” – Janine Benyus From the development of agriculture, to[…]

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Embracing Emotions Across the Animal Kingdom: A Book Review of Frans de Waal’s Mama’s Last Hug

  • December 23, 2020

The dying chimp lies curled and motionless, refusing her keepers’ offers of food and water. Not until the old man enters the old ape’s pen does she look up, breaking[…]

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Picking Apart Peto’s Paradox

  • December 23, 2020

If every cell has the potential to accumulate DNA mutations, then statistically speaking, larger animals should have an increased risk of cancer. So how does an elephant with trillions of[…]

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The Latest Buzz: Insects as Food?

  • December 23, 2020

The UN estimates that the world population is projected to reach around 9.8 billion in 2050, and perhaps 11.2 billion in 21001. As such, the demand for proper sustenance will[…]

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Animal Research: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

  • December 23, 2020

Every year, more than 115 million animals are used worldwide for biomedical experimentation, and every year, several animal rights activist groups argue against this practice. This has fueled an immense[…]

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From the Wild to Terrace

  • December 23, 2020

The first human ancestor existed on earth between five and seven million years ago. Throughout the lengthy process of evolution, humans acquired many skills, such as language, art, and the[…]

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Santa Cruz Biotech Shutdown

  • October 17, 2016

As any immunologist knows, antibodies are a critical reagent used by many researchers on a daily basis, from scientists in academia and industry to hospitals and diagnostic labs. A wide[…]

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    - January 14, 2021

    You can’t work with animals and not know about all of the amazing ways they have contributed to science! Click the link below to get the full scoop on the real heroes of scientific research🧪🐭 https://t.co/1Ut1GKPJMf
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    - January 3, 2021

    In the history of the universe, no species has been as destructive as Humans have. In the struggle to live more sustainably, perhaps animals are our greatest teachers. Click the link below to learn more! https://t.co/gtLsn2D8N9
    h J R
    @immpressmag

    - January 3, 2021

    The newest issue of IMMpress Magazine is out!! This time, we're giving a shout out to the unsung heroes of scientific research- the animals! Click the link below to check it out 🐭https://t.co/AIknSMTjDw https://t.co/RGZDNKxJLY
    h J R
    @immpressmag

    - December 15, 2020

    This holiday season, share these #covid infographics with your friends & family from a safe distance! Created by our wonderful @UofT IMM grad students & @IGSAuoft https://t.co/RpwpHkc8Qp
    h J R
    @immpressmag

    - October 26, 2020

    As simple as it seems, there was a time when the idea of a microscope was revolutionary! How did this simple combination of a few lenses and a light source change the face of science? Click here to find out! https://t.co/JkOGUgTWYa
    h J R
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