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Influenza Virus: The Concern of a Century

  • October 5, 2020

The 1918 influenza pandemic infected an estimated 500 million people or one third of the global population. This led to at least 50 million deaths, all by a single virus.[…]

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Animal reservoirs and human disease outbreaks: who is to blame?

  • October 5, 2020

Infectious diseases constitute one of the leading causes of death globally, killing over 6 million people per year. These diseases are caused by bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral pathogens, which[…]

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Are We Prepared? Assessing Outbreak Preparedness in Canada

  • December 10, 2018

Infectious outbreaks are an increasing public health concern in today’s modern world. Inevitably, due to growing population sizes, globalization, anti-microbial resistance, and climate change, there is increasing concern surrounding the[…]

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Post-Ebola Syndrome Offers Insight into Viral Evolution

  • June 15, 2015

On October 19th, 2014, Dr. Ian Crozier was discharged from Emory University Hospital after a near-fatal encounter with Ebola, which he contracted while caring for patients in Sierra Leone. Despite[…]

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Cancer Treatment Goes Viral

  • June 15, 2015

From the simplest to the most complex, viruses have evolved to multiply within a host cell. By harnessing the cell’s machinery, the virus is able to propagate, often causing illness[…]

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Cinematic Immunology: Walking the Line of Scientific Accuracy

  • June 15, 2015

Introduction Science fiction (sci-fi) is a broad genre of motion pictures (movies) characterized by the depiction of scientific or technological advances that have not yet been appropriately peer-reviewed, and are[…]

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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
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    - 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
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    - 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
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    - 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
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