Contributors

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The Miracle of Insulin

A century after U of T scientists discovered the life-saving extract, researchers are finding new ways to improve the lives of people with diabetes Read More

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High Time?

When it comes to legalizing marijuana, drug and public health experts caution that “the devil is in the details” Read More

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A Cut Above

A “black box” for the operating room is leading to improved training for physicians and better knowledge of surgical errors Read More

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Iron Man

By fortifying two everyday foods, Prof. Levente Diosady aims to reduce malnutrition worldwide Read More

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Second Skin

Machine-made skin being developed at U of T may be safer, faster and cheaper than traditional grafts Read More

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Seeing Disease

Researchers are developing better ways to detect serious illnesses before they become life-threatening – and while they’re still treatable Read More

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Ode to Joy

Master’s student Eric Wan helped develop software that allows anyone, including people with severe physical disabilities, to make music Read More

The ABCs of Autism

Contrary to stereotypes, most autistic children don’t bang their heads, and fewer than one per cent are brilliant savants Read More

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Parents – At Last!

Reproductive science has made huge strides over the past 30 years, bringing hope to millions of infertile couples. But some formidable barriers remain Read More