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Learn about the IRIC Competition, EPIC Symposium, Ci2i Symposium, and more!

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Could gene editing help crops survive drought and fight pests? Discover how CRISPR is creating more resilient crops to protect future harvests as climate change threatens global food security.

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What if light could switch your brain’s neurons on and off? Discover how a protein from pond algae won the 2026 Nobel Prize, transformed neuroscience and helped restore sight to a blind patient.

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Could a vaccine teach your immune system to hunt cancer? mRNA vaccines are doing just that, training immune cells to recognize mutations unique to a tumour. Can this personalized approach turn the tides against cancer?

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What if the next breakthrough in medicine or sustainable manufacturing is hiding in a scoop of ocean mud? Marine microbes are revealing unusual enzymes and molecules that could help us build a cleaner, healthier future.

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Learn about the Laidlaw Scholars Program, Sanofi Co-op, Nucleate Canada, iGEM Toronto, and more!

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By Anushka Patel

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By Arshad Saleh

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By Aya Chahrour

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By Aya Chahrour

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By Arshad Saleh

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By Anushka Patel

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