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Mitochondria-induced inflammation: The dark side of a cell’s “powerhouse”

Jennifer AhnOctober 30, 2023January 30, 2024

The word “immunity” conjures up an image of our body fighting against infections. We picture our immune cells heroically battling against foreign, unwanted substances – viruses and bacteria – that...

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The mitochondria – the powerhouse against infectious diseases

Jinny TsangOctober 30, 2023October 29, 2023

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...

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Bioweapons: Threat or Fiction?

Matthew WongOctober 5, 2020October 4, 2020

Cautionary portrayals of COVID-19 in mass media have led to a greater understanding of the dangers of a global pandemic, which has helped to reduce the impact the virus has...

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A Brief History of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Nyrie IsraelianOctober 17, 2016October 17, 2016

In a discussion of tropical diseases, we would be remiss if we did not discuss the colonial origins of medical research in this field. Tropical medicine was born out of...

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Viruses and Us: Evolving by Infection

Joshua MoreauNovember 28, 2013November 28, 2013

It’s easy to understand our preoccupation with infectious disease. For millennia, viruses have been a leading cause of premature death and even in the modern world are still significant contributors...

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Mitochondria-induced inflammation: The dark side of a cell’s “powerhouse”

The mitochondria – the powerhouse against infectious diseases

Bioweapons: Threat or Fiction?

A Brief History of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Viruses and Us: Evolving by Infection

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