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With the planet facing a 'polycrisis', biodiversity …

WebA scientific review has found almost no research studying the interconnections across three major threats to planetary health, despite UN assessments suggesting one …

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AI can tell if a patient battling cancer needs mental health …

WebMay 2, 2024. AI can tell if a patient battling cancer needs mental health support. Psychiatrists and computer scientists at UBC and BC Cancer have developed a new …

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Q&A: How the human right to a healthy environment can …

WebFrom the COVID-19 pandemic to the raging wildfires in Australia and the U.S., scientific evidence shows an increase in planetary environmental emergencies that …

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How AI is rewriting the story of cancer research Focus

WebThe registry is a crucial tool for B.C.’s health care system — it enables planners and policy makers to track new cancer diagnoses, how major cancers are …

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It’s time to classify plastics as persistent, bioaccumulative …

WebMay 29, 2023. Larger pieces of plastic break down in the oceans. A team of researchers from around the world is urging the international community to recognize the full …

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Visualizing Vancouver’s biodiversity by UBC Science Focus

WebLesley Miller has a bachelor’s degree from UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems, where she worked in two genomics labs focused on biodiversity research. She …

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Creating universal blood-type organs for transplant

WebA new study by Canadian scientists has proven it's possible to convert blood type safely in donor organs intended for transplantation. The proof of concept …

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Cellular and Physiological Sciences

WebApplication of an in-depth understanding of the human body, spanning from a histological level to gross anatomy and physiology; Interdisciplinary approach to observing and …

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New CRCs focus on human health UBC Science

WebFive new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) are joining UBC Science, with foci that span gene therapies, air pollution policy, natural product derivatives, applying new …

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Healthcare and biotechnology

WebRegroups scientists from UBC, Vancouver General Hospital and the BC Centre for Disease Control to understand how drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infects …

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Environmental Sciences UBC Science

WebEnvironmental Sciences is the application of scientific knowledge from many disciplines to issues and questions relating to the increase in human population, the sustainability of …

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UBC-grown biotech leads global pandemic efforts

WebMillions of Canadians have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but what many may not realize is that a key component of the injection was developed …

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New research shows gene exchange between viruses and hosts …

WebThe first comprehensive analysis of viral horizontal gene transfer (HGT) illustrates the extent to which viruses pick up genes from their hosts to hone their …

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Why your kids should play in the dirt

WebIt’s been a mantra for generations: cleanliness is next to godliness. Kids are urged to wash up before dinner, and a bottle of hand sanitizer on the desk is de rigueur …

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Integrated Sciences UBC Science

WebProgram details. Integrated Sciences students create their own upper level curricula, fashioning a program that suits their educational goals. The process of developing an …

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Faculty and staff UBC Science

WebThe Faculty has renewed its strategic plan, aligning our efforts across four pillars: people, research, education and engagement. Equity and Inclusion. Equity, diversity and …

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Low-income countries could lose 30% of nutrients like protein and …

WebMarine heatwaves could wipe out an extra six per cent of a country’s fish catches, costing millions their jobs. October 1, 2021 Extremely hot years will wipe out …

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Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in

WebToxic chemicals produced from oil emissions and wildfire smoke have been found in muscle and liver samples from Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg’s killer …

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Two Canada Excellence Research Chairs to join UBC Science

WebTwo newly appointed, world-leading researchers with UBC Science have been named Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC). Dr. Kayla King has been …

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