Discovery Corner Stories Archive

Lunenfeld scientist studies the shape of key cancer proteins

Ask Dr. Frank Sicheri what a ‘structural biologist’ does, and he’ll enlighten you with an elegant description of how the architecture of specific proteins confers a gamut of critical activities within the cell.

Passion for science leads Mount Sinai Hospital cancer researcher to international acclaim

For Dr. Daniel Durocher, science has been a lifelong passion that continues to inspire his discoveries.

This month`s featured image - the BMP signalling protein

The reprogramming of skin cells to stem-cell like cells is aided by this butterfly-shaped protein.

Dr. Marc Grynpas and his team finding new insights into bone loss and osteoporosis

Dr. Marc Grynpas and his team are conducting research into the composition, formation and stability of bones.

Dr. Diamandis and his team are using biomarkers to detect cancer and other illnesses

Dr. Diamandis and his team at the Lunenfeld focus on discovering and evaluating new biomarkers.

This month`s featured image - bone tissue and osteocytes

Image of the month; bone tissue and osteocytes. The large holes (in black) represent the blood vessels and the small holes are the location ...

The Bapat Lab: New insights into the genetics of colon, prostate and bladder cancer

In the research lab, Dr. Bapat focuses on uncovering the causes of cancer by taking a genetic and ‘epigenetic’ approach.

The Roder lab: Sharp minds dedicated to understanding brain disorders

Researchers in the Roder lab are ‘brain sleuths’ focused on understanding the biology of psychiatric illnesses.

A neuron is a key cell of the nervous system, with its branching dendrites.

A neuron is a key cell of the nervous system, with its branching dendrites.

Dr. Helen McNeill: Cancer biologist exploring the mechanisms of tissue growth and organization

Dr. Helen McNeill and her team specialize in planar cell polarity and how cells organize into tissues.

chondrocyte

A cartilage cell (or chondrocyte) is a key component of the structural scaffolding that comprises some tissues.

KLK3 prostate specific antigen is a reliable screening biomarker of prostate cancer

KLK3/prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a reliable screening biomarker of prostate cancer.

Dr. Ted Brown: Research leading toward earlier diagnoses of ovarian cancer

Reproductive endocrine biologist is discovering new insights into ovarian cancer.

Dr. Helen McNeill: Cancer biologist exploring the mechanisms of tissue growth and organization

Dr. Helen McNeill and her team specialize in planar cell polarity and how cells organize into tissues.

Dr. Lyle Palmer: Improving the health of our communities

Dr. Palmer is studying how early events in development impact our risk of illnesses later in life.

A neuron with its dendrites

Neurons are the specialized cells of the brain.

Cell signalling pathways

Communication pathways in the cell can affect the development and progression of breast cancer

Dr. Kenichi Okamoto: Inventor, scientist and innovator in brain illnesses

Neuroscientist Dr. Kenichi Okamoto is studying how we form and retain memories.

The Andrulis lab: Uncovering the genes and pathways associated with breast cancer

 

X-ray crystallography shows the 3D structure of proteins

Sophisticated x-ray imaging techniques were used to visualize Cdc34’s three-dimensional structure.

Casc5

This image shows a cell at the beginning of mitosis, or cell division

HeLa cell in mitosis

To the right is a HeLa cell undergoing mitosis, or cell division

Dr. Andrea Jurisicova: Improving outcomes for female infertility

Dr. Andrea Jurisicova is improving understanding of the genetic and biomolecular factors underlying female infertility.