Issue 3, 2019 – Cover
Without mathematics and civil engineering, the construction of the CN Tower would not have been possible. Similarly, advances in biomedicine have significantly improved our quality of life and longevity, while...
Letter from the Editors – Volume 7, Issue 3
“EDUCATION MUST NOT SIMPLY TEACH WORK – IT MUST TEACH LIFE.” - W. E. B. DU BOIS In this issue of IMMpress Magazine, we discuss the impetus for education and...
Letter from the Chair – Volume 7, Issue 3
Dr. Juan Carlos Zúñiga-Pflücker, Chair, Department of Immunology, University of Toronto Just in time for some holiday reading, this latest issue of IMMpress Magazine is packed with several timely...
Issue 2, 2019 – Cover
Advances in medical technologies and therapeutics have had a momentous impact on our society and healthcare systems, allowing individuals suffering from various illnesses to seek vital comfort and rehabilitation. A...
Letter from the Editors – Volume 7, Issue 2
“THERE IS ONLY ONE THING STRONGER THAN ALL THE ARMIES IN THE WORLD, AND THAT IS AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME.” - VICTOR HUGO In this issue of IMMpress...
Letter from the Chair – Volume 7, Issue 2
[caption id="attachment_4204" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Dr. Juan Carlos Zúñiga-Pflücker, Chair, Department of Immunology, University of Toronto[/caption] The pace of biomedical innovation continues to accelerate, with Immunological advances leading the way in...
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...
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