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The bacteria causing stomach ulcers…and why you might want to keep them

Note: This article was originally published with CurioCity Science Magazine on December 17, 2018. Imagine these symptoms: A pain in your stomach that makes you not want to eat. Constant nausea, vomiting, bloating, and heartburn. Getting tired easily, and losing weight quickly. These are all symptoms of a ​stomach ulcer​, a painful sore on the liningContinue reading “The bacteria causing stomach ulcers…and why you might want to keep them”

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”