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Undoubtedly, Power, Sex, Suicide is a book with a very punchy and eye-catching title. The title summarizes the critical message the author Nick Lane wants to convey: mitochondria are way more than just the powerhouse of the cell.   Currently a professor of Evolution Biochemistry at University College London, Lane has dedicated his career to mitochondrial...

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“Every day in clinic, even with the best therapies, we see patients still not doing well. That is where we need to be looking,” said Dr. Sam Saibil, medical oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Immunology, University of Toronto. He uses this perspective to identify...

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The innate and adaptive immune systems Our immune system is broadly divided into two separate “arms” that communicate with each other to protect us from infections. These two factions are termed the innate and adaptive immune systems1. The innate immune system is evolutionarily more ancient than its adaptive counterpart. It acts as a broad first-line...

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Over the past 10 years, IMMpress Magazine has delivered remarkable features, timely analysis of critical topics, stunning infographics, and insightful articles. The current issue continues this IMMpeccable track record. This issue of IMMpress is truly a powerful one, as it delves into the heart of cellular energy production, the mighty mitochondrion. As this is my...

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Small but mighty, mitochondria are double-membraned organelles that generate energy for our cells and power biological processes that keep us alive. These potent bodies of energy received its famous name “powerhouse of the cell” in 1857 for their essential role in keeping our cells alive. Near the end of the century, another “powerhouse” was being...

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