Demystifying Medicine 2020 Videos
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Immune Response Explained: T-Cell Activation
December 30, 2020 by Navroop Gosal, Jiayi Mo, Xiuyuan Song and Sara WarsiThis video will introduce you to Helper and Cytotoxic T-cells, and describe the mechanism by which they are activated when encountered by a pathogen. -
A Day in the Life of Anorexia Nervosa
December 29, 2020 by Ghofran Al-Adimi, Alyssa Adamo and Sharon ChernyakThis video reenacts common symptoms and practices of someone suffering from anorexia nervosa. Please note, this video contains only general information for educational purposes only. -
A Deep Dive into Hepatitis C
December 28, 2020 by Abdel-Rahman Mohamed-El Faki, Maiura Muralitharan, and Mansi PatelThis video will give you insight of statistics in Canada as well as globally on cure rate, survival rate, and death rates of HCV. -
Adaptive Immune System Explained
December 25, 2020 by Vanessa D’Ambrosio, Jia Hui Du, and Jennifer DangA surface-level overview of the major components of the adaptive immune system. -
Medical Miracle: The Eradication of Smallpox
December 23, 2020 by Kunwar Karim, Sajid Wariach and Kashif DaudThe topics of immunology and herd immunity are briefly touched upon in this video with an explanation from Dr. Khizar Karim M.D who is an alumni of the Demystifying Medicine Youtube channel. -
What do YOU know about depression?
December 22, 2020 by Ghofran Al-Adimi, Alyssa Adamo and Sharon ChernyakOur video includes 3 people that are asked 5 questions about depression. Please note, this video contains only general information. It is not intended to replace physician advice and diagnosis. -
An Epidemic in a Pandemic: The Opioid Crisis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 21, 2020 by Kavya Patel, Michelle Mariaprabhu, & Hafsa MirThis video will explain those factors, as well as delve deeper into certain communities that are being affected by these limitations. -
The Truth Behind Acupuncture
December 18, 2020 by Julie Cho, Saad Ahmed, Vivek Parmar, Anisa Rana, Barjot GillAcupuncture is the popular form of alternative medicine that entails pricking your skin with fine needles. -
How Vaccines Help Us! | #KidZone
December 17, 2020 by Susanna MacLeod, Guneet Mahal and Gursharan MannThis video will highlight research regarding immune system function, how vaccines work, herd immunity, and the importance of receiving a vaccine in a pandemic. -
The Impact of Public Masking During the Covid-19 Pandemic
December 17, 2020 by Amelinda Firdauzy, Michelle Huynh, and Noah StancatiThis video describes the benefits of wearing masks (e.g. preventing the spread and potential community-level immunity due to reduced viral loads) and what your role is during this pandemic. -
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Targeted Dream Incubation (TDI): Manipulating Your Dreams
December 16, 2020 by Aniqa Chaudhry, Mohammad Farzbod, and Danial AminaeiScientists at MIT have developed a new wearable electronic device called “Dormio” that can be used to enable “Targeted Dream Incubation” or TDI. -
Healing the Healers (ft. Dr. Mitchell Abrams)
December 15, 2020 by Aniqa Chaudhry, Mohammad Farzbod, and Danial AminaeiIn this video we will discuss mindfulness and meditation as a method of relieving stress and anxiety with guest speaker, Dr. Mitchell Abrams. -
PTSD & Cannabis: Help or Hurt
December 14, 2020 by Kunwar Karim, Sajid Wariach and Kashif DaudThe focus of the video is to determine if there is any link between Cannabis usage and symptom reduction in individuals suffering from PTSD. -
Coronaviruses: The Old & The New
December 13, 2020 by Zein Abdul-Rahman, Agnya Batra, and Piraveenaa BaskaranThis video serves to describe coronaviruses, distinguish between SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2, and MERS-CoV. -
Thalassemia | A Glimpse into the Patient Experience
December 12, 2020 by Aniqa Chaudhry, Mohammad Farzbod, and Danial AminaeiThis video will take you through an overview of Thalassemia, including a discussion of the molecular mechanisms of its pathology, symptoms, diagnosis, current and novel treatments that aim to cure the condition. -
Fluoxetine – The New Remedy For Depression?
December 11, 2020 by Amelinda Firdauzy, Michelle Huynh, Noah StancatiThis video covers topics of depression, general information regarding fluoxetine (e.g., side effects, dosage), as well as the biological mechanism of the fluoxetine and how it is used to combat depression. -
Children's Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 10, 2020 by Harleen Sangha, Rose Yazdan-Parast, Ashkan Samienezhad, & Elena RicciThis video provides some insight on home safety, transition to online learning, nutrition and exercise, the impact on special needs children, video games, and many more environmental factors that impair a child’s mental health and physical perception of the world around them. -
Parkinson's & Huntington's: What's the difference?
December 9, 2020 by Kavya Patel, Michelle Mariaprabhu, & Hafsa MirThis video will explain the motor circuit in the brain that is responsible for Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease and how they differ from each other. -
COVID-19 and Mental Health
December 8, 2020 by Kriti Kakar, Shahrukh Khan and Neelam FarrakhThe target audience for this video is the general public including adolescents and teenagers who are more likely to indirectly spread the disease. -
Breaking Down Brown Fat - Treatment for Obesity & Diabetes
December 7, 2020 by Aniqa Chaudhry, Mohammad Farzbod, and Danial AminaeiThis video will take you through an overview of the conditions, pathology and symptoms of Obesity and Diabetes. -
Living with Leukodystrophy
December 4, 2020 by Denver Della-Vedova, Faran Chaudhry, and Ali Al-HumuziThis video strives to address this knowledge gap regarding Leukodystrophy in an informative, engaging, yet accessible manner. -
What’s Behind the Mask A Denier’s Perspective
December 3, 2020 by Ali Al-Humuzi, Faran Chaudhry, and Denver Della-VedovaThis video helps demonstrate the effectiveness of face mask by answering common questions anti-maskers impose: What are masks? How do they work? Are they even effective? -
Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19: A viable cure?
December 3, 2020 by Susanna MacLeod, Guneet Mahal, and Gursharan MannThis video highlights recent research evidence regarding the use of Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19. -
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COVID-19 vs Influenza (Flu)
December 2, 2020 by Alexandra Marques, Armin Sariaslani, and Emilyanne StocksThe goal of this video will be to educate you about the differences and similarities between these COVID-19 and the flu. -
Weed and Teens
December 2, 2020 by Gurratan Gill, Jiawei Sun, Jiawen (Fred) Deng and Simran SainiIn this video we cover what marijuana is and the effects it has on teenagers. -
Let's Talk Botox
December 1, 2020 by Navroop Gosal, Jiayi Mo, Xiuyuan Song and Sara WarsiLearn about the formation of facial lines, how Botox works and the short-term and long-term effects of this procedure. -
Food insecurity Leading a life Without Sustenance in Canada
November 30, 2020 by Mark Bertone, Jasmine Leung, Maha Arif, Teja KoiThis video addresses it’s prevalence within Canada, policies aimed to aid food insecurities. -
Cats, Dogs, and COVID-19: What you need to know
November 26, 2020 by Jiawen Deng, Jiawei Sun, Simran Saini, Gurratan GillThis video talks about COVID-19 infection between domestic animals (dogs and cats). -
The Science Behind Déjà Vu
November 26, 2020 by Julie Cho, Saad Ahmed, Vivek Parmar, Anisa Rana and Barjot GillThis video highlights four different theories, or explanations by scientists considering its relationship to memory and neurological phenomena. -
Academic Entrepreneurship: A new career path for researchers
November 25, 2020 by Terry Li and Abhiti Kuhad (ft. Dr. Milica Vukmirovic)This video describes academic entrepreneurship, a new career path where researchers have the unique opportunity to continue their academic research while also developing their own company - startup. -
Chikungunya Virus: A Vector-borne Disease Explained
November 24, 2020 by Kherto Ahmed, Sue Cha, and Teshan Dias DesingheThis video is all about the Chikungunya Virus! Not many individuals are aware of this virus and its impact on a global scale. -
Psychopaths: Inside the Mind of a Prisoner
November 23, 2020 by Manpreet Chopra, Jasleen Gill, Zoe Huang, Sriraam Sivachandran and Melanie YangWe take a closer look at the criteria an individual must check off in order to be deemed a psychopath. -
Never Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses Ever Again
November 20, 2020 by Arvin Gholami, Calvin Gomes, and Kiki HudsonThis video illustrates the uses, process and effectiveness of LASIK surgery. -
Remdesivir. Can it save us from this pandemic?
November 19, 2020 by Mahek Minhas, Simran Matharu and Micaela McNultyThis antiviral holds a great deal of promise and is an exciting discovery in the field of medicine. -
COVID-19 Testing Progress Report: Part 2 (Antibody Testing)
November 19, 2020 by Maiura Muralitharan, Mansi Patel and Abdel-Rahman Mohamed-El FakiWe delve deeper into PCR tests; more specifically, how coronavirus is diagnosed through the PCR tests, its advantages and disadvantages. -
COVID-19 Testing Progress Report: Part 1 (PCR Testing)
November 18, 2020 by Maiura Muralitharan, Mansi Patel and Abdel-Rahman Mohamed-El FakiWe delve deeper into PCR tests; more specifically, how coronavirus is diagnosed through the PCR tests, its advantages and disadvantages. -
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Explained
November 18, 2020 by Shahrukh Khan, Neelam Farrakh and Kriti KakarThis video will go on to explain the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pink-eye. -
The Seasonal Flu and Covid-19
November 17, 2020 by Mavis Lyons, Morgan Martin and John LeHow can the flu vaccine help to fight the Covid-19 pandemic? Watch to find out! -
Antiseptic techniques: To clean or not to clean?
November 16, 2020 by Andy Wu, Marut Patel, Syed SyeddanThe video will highlight the history of these techniques, the pivotal scientists involved, how it is currently performed in medical institutions and the relevance of these techniques in our lives today. -
Turner Syndrome 101
November 13, 2020 by Mavis Lyons, Morgan Martin and John LeThis video will explore how non-disjunction during meiosis can give rise to a variety of disorders including Turner Syndrome. -
Covid and the Brain. Part I
November 12, 2020 by Sukhsahij Gill, Katrina Hartmann and Mahima JoshiThrough the lens of Sarah, our theoretical patient, this video discusses what neurological symptoms of COVID-19 are, and what a typical patient who displays serious symptoms may look like, and what may happen to them once transferred into the healthcare system. -
Autism in Females Maya’s Story
November 11, 2020 by Alexandra Marques, Armin Sariaslani, and Emilyanne StocksWe will be following the journey of Maya and how going undiagnosed for autism can impact the life of young girls. -
Dissecting Cosmetic Surgery Rhinoplasty Part II
November 10, 2020 by Sukhsahij Gill, Katrina Hartmann and Mahima JoshiFocus on cosmetic tourism, one of the most common being rhinoplasty, and the serious complications if medical safety procedures are not followed. -
Yeast Infections: Debunked
November 9, 2020 by Alyssa Adamo, Ghofran Al-Adimi, Sharon ChernyakDiscussion of the symptoms and treatments of vaginal yeast infections. -
Parkinson’s Disease: What’s Happening to My Body?
November 6, 2020 by Kherto Ahmed, Sue Cha, and Teshan Dias DesingheDescription of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and explores the life of an individual with Parkinson’s. -
Dissecting Cosmetic Surgery Rhinoplasty Part I
November 5, 2020 by Sukhsahij Gill, Katrina Hartmann and Mahima JoshiFocus on rhinoplasty surgery, one of the most common and popular cosmetic surgeries. -
Face mask myths and truths behind them
November 4, 2020 by ordan Chin, Saba Bhatti, and Viktoriya BilykA newscaster and scientist will attempt to debunk various myths surrounding masks. -
Aromatherapy: How Essential are Essential Oils?
November 3, 2020 by Shilpa Tandon, Niki Sadat Afjeh, and Shefali VermaOverview of aromatherapy providing the different types of essential oils, their health benefits, side effects and methods of application. -
Atopic Eczema
November 2, 2020 by Priyanka Lamba, Makenzie Lamb, and Purviben MahidaIntroduction to atopic eczema, its symptoms and possible causes, as well as the different treatment options. -
How Young People Can Stop the Spread of COVID
October 31, 2020 by Matthew Yanovski, Mohamed Gareiw, Syed Fowad Daud and Ihtisham AhmadOutline of how the second wave of COVID-19 has coincided with the return of students to schools. -
Treating Osteoarthritis “Kneetly”: MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
October 30, 2020 by Mansi Patel, Maiura Muralitharan, and Abdel-Rahman Mohamed-El FakiMAKO robotic-arm assisted surgery uses 3D imaging technology and miniaturized surgical instruments to resurface the knee for placement of the implants. -
What Personality Are You?
October 28, 2020 by Kate Kim, Liz Jacobs and Yashar LarieiGain insight into the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment as well as briefly spotlight applications of MBTI personalities. -
Closing the Gap: Addressing Gender Inequities in Healthcare
October 26, 2020 by Susanna MacLeod, Guneet Mahal, and Gursharan MannHighlights the healthcare inequities faced by women around the world, and proposes actions to close the Gender Health Gap. -
Discovering Zolgensma for SMA: What goes into making the most expensive drug on the market?
October 22, 2020 by Romina Yazdan-Parast, Harleen Sangha, Elena Ricci, and Ashkan SamienezhadLearn about the drug discovery process through the discovery and making of Zolgensma, the most expensive medication on the market! -
The Fastest Network to Date and How it works!
August 17, 2020 by Yousuf Al-ZubaidiIn this video, we will learn more about 5G towers and technology. 5G is the new generation of the cellular network. -
The Cold Battle |#KidZone
August 10, 2020 by Emily Grydziuszko, Nadia Kasim, and Reza KhorvashWelcome to the second episode of the KidZone! Have you ever wondered what bees and humans have in common? 'Bee’ sure to watch this video! -
The Cold Battle |#KidZone
August 3, 2020 by Emily Grydziuszko, Nadia Kasim, and Reza KhorvashWelcome to the very first episode of the KidZone! Ever wonder what’s happening to your body when you have a cold? Well, look no further! -
Welcome to KidZone! Fun, Creative, Science for Children
July 27, 2020 by Emily Grydziuszko, Nadia Kasim, and Reza KhorvashA new series coming on this channel for children of all ages. Be sure to subscribe to our channel (@Demystifying Medicine) on YouTube. -
ADHD In Women and Girls: Misconceptions
July 13, 2020 by Vivian Bai, Steffi Arkilander and Ava GeorgeHighlights common misconceptions of ADHD that leave women largely undiagnosed. -
CTE: What is going on inside my head?
June 29, 2020 by Vivian Bai, Steffi Arkilander and Ava GeorgeIdentifies key players involved with CTE and illustrates recent treatment research. -
Clarity amid the pandemic: Kawasaki disease and COVID-19 linkage
June 11, 2020 by Rawan Al-Nasery, Julie Vo and Yousef Al-ZubaidiProvides information that distinguishes between these COVID-19 and Kawasaki-like diseases in children. -
The emergency medicine mindset
May 20, 2020 by CanadiEM Frontline Primer team and the McMaster Demystifying Medicine ProgramSteps to think like an emergency physician. -
GB0139 (formerly TD139): A potential therapeutic for IPF?
May 12, 2020 by Ream Abdullah and Samina Idrees, students enrolled in HTHSCI 4D03 (Advanced Science Communication and Knowledge Translation)Looks at the mechanism by which GB0139 functions and its current status within clinical trial for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). -
Music therapy for dementia: Awakening memories with Rachael Finnerty
April 29, 2020 by Alyssa Kostopoulos, Lara Virgillo, Esha Contractor and Ali ImranDiscusses treating dementia with music therapy, describes a typical music therapy session and compares music therapy and biomedical methods. -
Current debates regarding supervised injection sites
April 24, 2020 by Esha Contractor, Ali Imran, Alyssa Kostopoulos and Lara VirgilioPresents background and history of supervised injection sites (SIS) in Canada. -
Emergency department culture
April 24, 2020 by Dr. Eve Purdy, Meena Alnaja (animation) , the CanadiEM Frontline Primer team and the McMaster Demystifying Medicine ProgramLooks at what it's like in an emergency department at a hospital. -
Emergency department wait times: Explaining, reducing and the effect of COVID-19
April 22, 2020 by Nazlim Bilgi, Albert Huynh, Tania Namrud, and Pouriya SadeghighazichakiLooks at what contributes to wait times in emergency departments and how to reduce it along with special notes regarding the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Marijuana and chronic pain
April 10, 2020 by Victor Nguyen, Ghazaleh Jafarazadeh-Maleki, Vaithiegaa Mathanarajan and Karan TaghizadehLooks at medical marijuana, compounds, legality and use in the treatment of chronic pain and fibromyalgia. -
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: What's the cause of my cough? Part 1
April 10, 2020 by Amandeep Sandhu, Alexandria Martin and Vienne YungProvides an overview of IPF, its symptoms and the stigma around the condition. -
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: What's the cause of my cough? Part 2
April 10, 2020 by Amandeep Sandhu, Alexandria Martin and Vienne YungDiscusses the mechanisms of coughing and possible treatments for IPF coughing. -
Psychedelics and their therapeutic potential for mental illness
April 7, 2020 by Amir Reihani, Aimen Shahzad, Youssef Zohdy and Tran ZhouPresents the history, mechanism of action and therapeutic application of psychedelic drugs and psychedelic therapy in the treatment of mental illness. -
Yersinia pestis: A microscopic view on one of the world's deadliest pathogens
April 7, 2020 by Esha Contractor, Ali Imran, Alyssa Kostopoulos and Lara VirgilioDiscusses infections such as Yersinia pestis, how infections happen and their significance. -
Magic mushrooms: A magical cure for depression?
April 7, 2020 by Hasna Sultan, Christina Kang, Dusan Kovacevic and Sydney McIntyreLooks at the history of psilocybin mushrooms as well as the recent research regarding their use as a treatment of depression. -
Receptor-negative breast cancer: The quadruple threat
April 6, 2020 by Rimsha Amin, Meena Alnajar, Omar Alnaji and Jacob BrickLooks at breast cancer and specific subtypes of receptor-negative breast cancers. -
Climate change: A global (health) warning
April 4, 2020 by Karam Sarao, Amama Khairzad, Alakshiya Arumuganathan and Abdullah El-SayesLooks at prevalence of ticks in Southern Canada that cause Lyme disease and how global warming contributes to heat stress nephropathy. -
Under pressure: Medical school burnout
April 3, 2020 by Meena Alnajar, Rimsha Amin, Omar AlNaji and Jake BrickDescribes burnout and how it affects mental health, particularly for students in medical school. -
It's not me, it's you … An inside into narcissistic personality disorder
April 3, 2020 by Andrea Krishnapillai, Meghna Annapoorna, Sarah Longo, Tamara Mohanavathanan and Yueyang BaoDescribes the signs and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder as well as treatments for the disorder. -
Alcohol use disorder
April 3, 2020 by Sarah Cash, Eric Chu, Masha Gholiof and Parsa Hosseini-jahromiDefines alcohol abuse disorders: binge drinking and alcoholism. -
COVID-19: A scientific look at fear and paranoia
April 3, 2020 by Alexander Ognjanovic, Cassandra McDonald, Khashayar Poorzargar and Sana RashidExplores the psychological impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the public and health care workers. -
Conversion disorder: A neurological phenomenon
April 3, 2020 by Ayesha Shahid, Suraya Bondy, Harold Hunter and Zeyu GuanLooks at conversion disorder, a mental condition where individuals experience neurological symptoms that can’t be explained by medical diagnosis. -
Tuberculosis part 1: Talking with Ana Tomljenovic-Berube
April 2, 2020 by Amama Khairzad, Karam Sarao, Alakshiya Arumuganathan and Abdullah El-SayesProvides background information on tuberculosis as well as latent mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), a form of the disease that may activate at any time and require antibiotic treatment. -
Tuberculosis part 2: Can’t get it off your chest?
April 2, 2020 by Amama Khairzad, Karam Sarao, Alakshiya Arumuganathan and Abdullah El-SayesFocuses on the mechanism of antibiotic resistance, and specifically resistance to rifampicin in Mtb patients. -
Keeping athletes safe: A new sidelines concussion detector
April 1, 2020 by Christina Kang, Dusan Kovacevic, Hasna Sultan and Sydney McIntyreDescribes a promising new tool designed to detect concussions quickly and effectively. -
Vlog 200: Living with Alice in Wonderland syndrome
April 1, 2020 by Tavishi Weeraratna, Thiviya Srikanthan, Nevin Ling, Mohammad Khajehei and Camilla WegrzynowskaExplains what Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) is, why it is called AIWS, its symptoms and more. -
How can we change a girl’s life?
March 30, 2020 by Ava Oliaei, Raavi Parhar, Amandeep Sandhu and Ream AbdullahProvides information about the positive effects of early education for the development and overall well-being of girls, their futures and the futures of their communities. -
A crash course in cholesterol: PCSK9 inhibitors
March 30, 2020 by Cassandra McDonald, Sana Rashid, Khashayar Poorzargar and Alexander OgnjanovicProvides information about a novel pharmaceutical method PCSK9 injections that can be used to reduce the risks of familial hypercholesterolemia. -
Be kind to yourself
March 29, 2020 by Abdullah El-Sayes, Amama Khairzad, Alakshiya Arumuganathan and Karam SaraoOutlines the increasing psychological pressures on students, highlighting the increasing incidences of anxiety and depression among other issues. -
The living world of cells
March 28, 2020 by Marija Damjanovska, Veronica Iskander, Kiran Mann and Rishi ThangarajahDescribes the components, functions and processes of a cell. -
The case of the bad mother: Factitious disorder
March 28, 2020 by Prachi Patel, Judjina Thevarajah, Meghna Siddoji and Jasmine PattersonProvides information about Munchausen syndrome by proxy as well as the behaviours, causes, treatments and common characteristics of people who suffer from it. -
Cashing in on the opioid crisis
March 28, 2020 by Genevieve Perono in collaboration with Sarah Cash, Quan Zhou and Ali ImranProvides an overview of the opioid crisis, current means of treatment and the role of pharmaceutical companies in the rise of treatment costs. -
The fluidity of telesurgery
March 19, 2020 by Omar Alnaji, Meena Alnajar, Rimsha Amin, and Jacob BrickDiscusses the advantages of telesurgery as well as its drawbacks. -
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Medical research
March 18, 2020 by Pouriya Sadeghighazichaki, Tania Namrud, Albert Huynh and Nazilm BilginProvides an overview of IPF and the clinical trial process by look at an IPF drug known as Pirfenidone as it moves through stages of clinical trials. -
The two faces of veganism
March 17, 2020 by Karan Taghizadeh, Victor Nguyen, Ghazaleh Jafarzadeh-Maleki and Vaithiegaa MathanarajanLooks at the health benefits and risks associated with a vegan diet. -
Finally, a solution for dengue?
March 15, 2020 by Tanya Ann Joseph, Celene Titus, Basil Hayat Bharoka and Diveena TharmaseelanLooks at genetically engineered mosquitos that could be a method to reduce the spread of dengue fever. -
Cholera declassified
March 14, 2020 by Aimen Shahzad, Amir Reihani, Quan Zhou and Youssef ZohdyProvides information about cholera, outlines the mechanism of the cholera toxin and provides prevention and treatment strategies. -
Hey, ulcerative colitis … I hate your guts!
March 13, 2020 by Sarah Longo, Meghna Annapoorna, Yueyang Bao, Tamara Mohanavathanan and Andrea KrishnapillaiExplains the effect of ulcerative colitis on the human body. -
Are antibiotics losing their superpowers?
March 13, 2020 by Christina Kang, Dusan Kovacevic, Hasna Sultan and Sydney McIntyreExplores how bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics and why they are losing their effectiveness. -
What is creatine and how does it work?
March 13, 2020 by Victor Nguyen, Ghazaleh Jafarazadeh-Maleki, Vaithiegaa Mathanarajan and Karan TaghizadehPresents an overview of creatine along with a detailed explanation of the molecular mechanisms involved with it. -
Dopamine: You've got mail
March 13, 2020 by Tavishi Weeraratna, Thiviya Srikanthan, Nevin Ling, Mohammad Khajehei and Camilla WegrzynowskaExplores dopamine's neurotransmission mechanism and pathways. -
Deconstructing the period: A heavy flow of info about the menstrual cycle
March 13, 2020 by Ayesha Shahid, Suraya Bondy, Harold Hunter and Zeyu GuanExplains the mechanism of the menstrual cycle, what hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle, how they work and how they mediate the 3 phases of the menstrual cycle. -
Childhood obesity: Eat well, play well
March 11, 2020 by Alakshiya Arumuganathan, Amama Khairzad, Abdullah El-Sayes and Karam SaraoLooks at two siblings who were separated at birth and exposed to different environmental influencers and familial lifestyles -
Ulcerative colitis 101: What it is and how it works
March 11, 2020 by Meghna Siddoji, Judjina Thevarajah, Jasmine Patterson and Prachi PatelExplains what causes ulcerative colitis and what are the molecular pathways at play in the body. -
Coronavirus COVID-19: Part 1
March 9, 2020 by Sarah Cash, Eric Chu, Masha Gholiof, and Parsa Hosseini-jahromiPresents part 1 of an interview with Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey regarding coronavirus COVID-19. -
Coronavirus COVID-19: Part 2
March 9, 2020 by Sarah Cash, Eric Chu, Masha Gholiof, and Parsa Hosseini-jahromiPresents part 2 of an interview with Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey regarding coronavirus COVID-19. -
Misconceptions about the coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 9, 2020 by Judjina Thevarajah, Jasmine Patterson, Meghna Siddoji and Prachi PatelLooks at common misconceptions and false communications about coronavirus (COVID-19), a new epidemic virus that is currently spreading across the globe. -
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Fact vs. fiction
March 6, 2020 by Tavishi Weeraratna, Thivya Srikanthan, Nevin Ling, Camilla, Mohammad Khajehei and Camilla WegrzynowskaExplains what coronavirus (COVID-19) is and describes its effects, mode of transmission, protection methods and treatment options. -
A prime time for gene editing
March 6, 2020 by Meena Alnajar, Rimsha Amin, Omar AlNaji and Jake BrickDescribes the novel gene-editing process known as prime editing that is based on the CRISPR/Cas9 mechanism. -
Deep vein thrombosis: A patient's experience
March 5, 2020 by Celene Titus, Tanya Joseph, Diveena Tharmaseelan and Basil BharokaPresents a patient’s diagnosis and prognosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the molecular mechanisms. -
Learning how to learn
February 26, 2020 by Christina Kang, Dusan Kovacevic, Hasna Sultan and Sydney McIntyreExplores the most effective and efficient ways to study. -
Male birth control
February 26, 2020 by Jasmine Patterson, Meghna Siddoji, Judjina Thevarajah and Prachi PatelExplores birth control options for males: the pill, injection and gel. -
How to improve heart health
February 23, 2020 by Kiran Mann, Marija Damjanovksa, Veronica Iskander and Rishi MohanHow to improve heart health with a plant-based diet and physical activity. -
Jump start: A beginner's guide to drug and company development in an academic setting
February 22, 2020 by Abhiti Kuhad, Angel Shon, Terry Li and Vienne YunHow to translate your key academic discoveries into novel drugs for lung diseases. -
Living with multiple sclerosis
February 18, 2020 by Aimen Shahzad, Amir Reihani, Tran Zhou and Youssef ZohdyProvides an overview of multiple sclerosis and evidence about the benefits of physical therapy. -
The myth of Blue Monday
February 18, 2020 by Vaithiegaa Mathanarajan, Victor Nguyen, Ghazaleh Jafarzadeh-Maleki and Karen TaghizadehDebunks the myth that Blue Monday is the “saddest day of the year” -
Pain, it's complicated: A focus on biases in ethnic minorities
February 18, 2020 by Ayesha Shahid, Suraya Bondy, Harold Hunter, and Zeyu GuanDescribes how pain is perceived and quantified, why biases exist in pain treatments, and what can be done to reduce bias. -
Lucid dreaming: How to control your dreams
February 18, 2020 by Tavishi Weeraratna, Thivya Srikanthan, Nevin Ling, Mohammad Khajehei and Camilla WegrzynowskaDescribes lucid dreaming, the sleep cycle, parts of the brain that are activated during sleep, the differences between sleep paralysis and lucid dreaming, and methods to induce lucid dreaming. -
Red-green colour blindness, do you have it?
February 18, 2020 by Meghna Annapoorna, Yueyang Bao, Andrea Krishnapillai, Sarah Longo and Tamara MohanavathananPresents information about colour vision, types of colour blindness, the inheritance of the condition and colour vision aids. -
How do you stay balanced over age 55?
February 18, 2020 by Amandeep Sandhu, Raavi Parhar, Ava Oliaei, and Ream AbdullahDiscusses the positive impacts of exercise and services available for seniors looking to exercise. -
Anti-CRISPR, the best investment
February 18, 2020 by Sarah Cash, Eric Chu, Masha Gholiof and Parsa Hosseini-jahromiExplores the mechanism to halt the CRISPR process called anti-CRISPR. -
Does reading in the dark affect eyesight?
January 29, 2020 by Marija Radenovic, Talia Rahif, Shaera Rahim and Simren RaiDiscredits the myth that reading in the dark ruins eyesight.
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