There are three elements that make up a cocktail: the core (base spirit), the balance (sugar), and seasoning (bitters). In the relentless pursuit of a multiplex delivery method that deems possible many cell therapy features at once, the research led by Ross Wilson, Assistant Adjunct Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of […]
Unveiling Silent Struggles: Women’s Health Challenges Behind Bars
Step into the world of “Orange is the New Black,” a cult favorite show where the complexities of life in an all women’s prison unfold before our eyes. While the show does a great job of combining drama, humor, and advocacy, it barely scratched the surface of the intricate healthcare issues faced by incarcerated individuals. […]
A Look Into the Mysterious “Fever Effect”: Temporarily Reducing Symptoms in Autistic Ahildren
A remarkable list of urban myths exists regarding the alleged benefits of falling ill with a fever, with some parents believing fever episodes will even help their children grow taller. Amongst the myriad of colourful ideas, there are many that seem less credible than others despite being demonstrated multiple times over the past few decades […]
First of its Kind: The New Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Seventy years ago, for the first time, humans saw the shape of the molecule containing each of our unique genetic information. The twisted, ladder-like structure of DNA is an image that many of us are familiar with today, but this discovery revolutionized molecular biology and continues to impact the world today. We now live in […]
Cancer’s Identity Crisis: Becoming the Unlikely Heroes of the Body
Imagine a world where cancer cells, once harbingers of fear and despair, are ingeniously transformed into allies in the battle for life. This vision finds its roots in the groundbreaking concept of cancer vaccination, a paradigm-shifting approach that stands at the forefront of modern medicine. Just as a traditional vaccine empowers the immune system to […]