Genomics: A New Field of Medicine on the Rise

The path in which genomics is currently headed suggests much about the future of science and medicine. It is possible that we will be able to reconstruct the genetic makeup of our ancestors, and learn more about humanity’s spread across the globe [13]. Author: Rushil Dua What is Genomics Genomics is the study of theContinueContinue reading “Genomics: A New Field of Medicine on the Rise”

The Body’s Lifeline: The Impact & Benefits of Donating Blood

 Although many generous Canadians already donate blood regularly, the more donors there are, the better. But why is blood demand so high? Author: Alison MacPhee Blood: Background Information Approximately 50% of Canadians will either be in need of blood components or know someone who will at some point in their lives. However, only 4% ofContinueContinue reading “The Body’s Lifeline: The Impact & Benefits of Donating Blood”