by Sara M. Nolte | Jan 18, 2022
2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin – a Canadian breakthrough that has saved the lives of countless people with diabetes. It seems only fitting that 100 years later, we take a moment to reflect on how far Canadian diabetes research has...
by Tara Fernandez | Jan 13, 2022
Cells that are programmed to protect can sometimes go rogue, as is the case with multiple sclerosis, or MS. Overactive immune cells mistakenly target the tissues of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, igniting inflammatory flare-ups that destroy myelin, a fatty...
by Cal Strode | Dec 1, 2021
To mark World AIDS Day, I caught up with the International AIDS Society (IAS) 2021 HIV Cure and Gene Therapy Forum’s opening session, which focused on the intersection between HIV cure research and rapidly advancing gene-based therapies. The session sought to address...
by Lyla El-Fayomi | Nov 4, 2021
“Regenerative medicine news under the microscope” is a monthly feature highlighting big stories in stem cell research. I will sample the latest and greatest findings in recent press and package them into a single post. This month, I cover a technologically advanced...
by Lyla El-Fayomi | Sep 1, 2021
“Regenerative medicine news under the microscope” is a monthly feature highlighting big stories in stem cell research. I will sample the latest and greatest findings in recent press and package them into a single post. August was another packed month in regenerative...
by Stacey Johnson | Aug 13, 2021
I’ve blogged about predatory journals in the past and explained why they are more than just a nuisance cluttering up your inbox. Now there is a wonderful new resource to help us navigate the hazardous world of predatory journals, courtesy of The Ottawa Hospital...
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