Note: This article was originally published with CurioCity Science Magazine on December 19, 2017. Tell me if this sounds familiar: Your alarm goes off at 7:00 am. It’s a school day. It’s time to get out of bed and get ready to make that early morning bell. But in that moment, you feel as thoughContinue reading “Why is it so hard to wake up for school?”
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The immune response: A cellular war
This article was originally published for CurioCity Magazine on July 17, 2017. Its updated version can be found here: https://letstalkscience.ca/educational-resources/stem-in-context/immune-response Every day, you encounter things that can make you sick. From bacteria to viruses to fungi, the world around you is full of pathogens, organisms (usually microorganisms) that can cause disease. And yet, you mightContinue reading “The immune response: A cellular war”
Dr. Kate MacDonald, PhD 