In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) named vaccine hesitancy as a top 10 threat to global health…
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Genetics: The key to humanity’s past and future health
Understanding our ancestors’ genetic makeup to help us understand how our immune systems work today.
Maybe don’t “just ask”
by Sacha Mitchell, Contributing Writer “We just asked.” If you live in Canada, you’ve probably seen this tagline on a … More
ChatGPT: An ethical exploration
With increasing automation of everyday tasks, how can we assess the ethics of artificial intelligence? by Lucy Mao, Contributing Writer … More
MSURJ Author Profiles 2023
Want to meet the undergraduates behind the upcoming MSURJ issue? Check out the profiles below and attend the MSURJ Launch on … More
Feeling to remember
Memory formation is closely tied to our emotions. Could we use our emotions to mold our memories? by Isabelle Guo, … More
HeLa cells – The story behind the first immortal cells
by Louise Durand, Contributing Writer Most people in science have heard of HeLa cells at least once. They are the … More
MSURJ Author Profiles 2022
Want to meet the undergraduates behind the upcoming MSURJ issue? Check out the profiles below and attend the MSURJ Launch … More
The first woman cured from HIV: What is waiting in the future?
by Selina Zhao, Contributing Writer In February, a woman* was reported as the third person ever to be cured of … More
Are biodegradable plastics the solution to the plastic crisis?
by Pauline Hughes, Contributing Writer As you make efforts to be a more environmentally-conscious consumer, labels like ‘biodegradable,’ ‘compostable,’ ‘sustainable,’ … More
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