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Biologics: Treating Autoimmune Diseases
Abida Mozid, BSc Biomedical Science Figure 1: Depiction of anitbodies (17) Biologics are a group of medications derived from living organisms, such as yeast, bacteria or plant and animal cells. (1) They have transformed how many autoimmune diseases are treated. Most biologics are intended to target pathways of the immune system implicated in inflammation and disease, in contrast to traditional medications that may impact multiple immune processes in the body. They are typical
abidamozid21
Oct 36 min read


Think Before You Ink: Modern Tattoo Inks and Their Impact on Immune Health
While tattoo preparation usually focuses on aesthetics, hygiene, and design, recent scientific research highlights the complex, long-term biological interactions between tattoo pigments, the lymphatic system, and even immune function.
Ishaan Bhaduri
Oct 13 min read


Why the Liver Can Regenerate Itself
The liver is one of the body's hardest-working organs, processing nutrients, filtering substances from the blood, producing important proteins, and helping regulate metabolism. What makes it particularly unusual, however, is its ability to repair itself after significant damage. Unlike many organs, the liver can replace lost tissue and restore much of its original function, even after a large portion has been removed. This remarkable ability, known as liver regeneration, depe
Haneen Awada
Sep 33 min read


Gamma Delta T-Cell: A Double-Edged Sword for Cancer
Our immune system wields immense power, but things don’t always go to plan. Sometimes it tries to help and succeeds. Other times, it fails and makes things worse. Gamma delta T-Cells are extremely effective at detecting and killing cancer cells. But certain subsets release IL-17, and depending on the type of cancer, that can make things worse.
Luna
Mar 44 min read


Green Mucus Means Infection: Fact or Fiction?
You’ve probably heard people say that green mucus means you have an infection. It’s a common belief that has been passed around for...
Amanda Landeros
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Free the Sneeze! The Hidden Risks of Holding It In!
We've all experienced it—sitting in a quiet room, library, or classroom, trying to hold back a sneeze during an awkward moment when that...
Amanda Landeros
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Somatic Recombination Part 4: Cutting up your DNA
So you've been told that all the cells in your body contain the same genetic material? I've seen it written as a general principle of...
Scott Tarone
May 13, 20245 min read


Body Defense Mode - Immunology
Introduction What stands between the viral infections from entering your body? There must be some sort of defense system activated to...
Rachael Ng
May 9, 20242 min read
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