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Anatomical structure of biological cell.

What You Should Know about Oxidative Damage and Stress

The last two posts I wrote had a unifying theme: oxidative damage. The first…


Close up of saline intravenous (iv) drip in a child's patient hand.

The Right Chemo For Your DNA

What causes two patients with the same type of cancer to respond so differently…


Radiologist talking to a patient. Credit: skynesher.

Welcome to Tumour Talk

Cancer can be a scary a thing. It can be scary for patients, caregivers and…


Optometrist performing visual field test. Credit: bluecinema.

Health: I Can See It In Your Eyes

Hi, my name is Lisa Nivison-Smith, and I am a researcher at the University of…


NIAID - Immune Cells Surrounding Hair Follicles in Mouse Skin.

The Immune System for LIFE

Ten years ago, I started my journey as a biology student. I was convinced I…