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Is it the Flu, Covid-19, or RSV?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a cause of common cold symptoms in most older children and healthy adults. By the time a child has...
mariepb28
Dec 25, 20233 min read


Understanding How Vaccines Work: A Simple Guide
Vaccines play a crucial role in keeping us healthy by protecting our bodies from harmful diseases - especially during flu and cold...
nimisahota
Dec 23, 20232 min read


HIV and Drug Resistance
HIV/AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that targets and attacks CD4 cells (CD4 T lymphcytes), a component of the...
Ellinor Davenport
Dec 13, 20232 min read


The Brain-Eating Amoeba: Naegleria Fowleri
Introduction You jump into the warm freshwater in your local lake. Water rushes into your nose, throwing you into a coughing fit. After...
Sophia Li
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Contraceptives and the immune system: a complicated and mysterious relationship
Exploring the intricate link between contraceptive use and the immune system unveils a fascinating interplay that extends beyond the...
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Nov 17, 20233 min read


The Inflammasome: Guardian of Immune Activation
The innate immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that are designed to protect your body against harmful microbes and...
Nicholas Allen
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Anaphylaxis: Understanding Allergic Emergencies
Overview Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fill-axis) is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system...
Charlotte Sutherland
Oct 31, 20234 min read


Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Focus on Viral Pathogens
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a major concern in healthcare settings, affecting millions of patients worldwide each year. These...
Rohan Gupta
May 28, 20232 min read


Immunotherapy for Cancer
Understand how immunotherapy works to treat cancer, as well as it's benefits and limitations.
Karim Aziz
May 26, 20233 min read


Meet MAIT Cells
MAIT cells, or mucosal-associated invariant T cells, are a unique subset of T cells that play an important role in the immune system....
Ryan Tanaka
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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