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Thalassemia: Invisible for some, deadly for others

You might be the carrier of a genetic disorder and not even know it; that was me up until a few years ago. My family doctor noticed something odd in my bloodwork: my mean corpuscular volume (the volume of my red blood cells) was abnormally low, despite my blood...

Have scientists cured diabetes with stem cell therapy?

From extracting insulin from the pancreas of cows to extreme diets and herbal remedies for glucose regulation, diabetes treatments over the century have evolved progressively, with each discovery extending the life span of patients a little longer than the last....

Profile: Blair Gage, Scientist, The Ottawa Hospital

CCRM, the publisher of Signals, has enhanced its long-standing relationship with the University of Toronto’s Medicine by Design through a new strategic alliance. This profile is one in a series of profiles that feature “people” of Medicine by Design. Some minor edits...

Right Turn: Summer 2024 viewing for stem cell and RM fans

He’s back! The regenerative medicine (RM) field’s unofficial mascot – Deadpool – is back in theatres and all over media and social media due to what one must assume is a super(hero)-sized marketing budget. Although some may disagree on his status as a mascot, you...