Researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered a link between micronutrient deficiencies in early life and changes in gut microbiomes, which may contribute…
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Balanophora shed one-third of its genes as it evolved into an uber-streamlined parasitic plant, according to new research by a team led by scientists at…
Studying bronze-age underwater volcanic eruptions is helping researchers better understand the size, hazards and climate impact of their parent eruptions, according to new research from…
Predicting cancer patient survival rates is a crucial aspect of cancer treatment and management. Accurately forecasting a patient’s prognosis helps medical professionals make informed decisions…
The findings indicated that even high levels of muscle mass did not counteract the negative effects of excessive adiposity (fat tissue) on a person’s cardiometabolic…
Opioid addiction is a serious public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the compulsive use of opioids despite negative…
Waterhemp can drastically reduce corn and soy yields, as seen on the right in a corn field in Essex County. Credit: Julia Kreiner, University of…
The tree of life is a metaphor used to describe the evolutionary relationships between all living organisms. It is represented as a branching diagram, with…
This artist’s impression shows a magnetar in the star cluster Westerlund 1. Credit: ESO/L. Calçada According to a new study the X-ray light emitted by…
Cryoablation involves guiding a small tube into the heart and inflating a small balloon to kill problematic tissue with cold temperatures. Credit: Medtronic Early treatment…
Well before evolving to help vertebrates breathe underwater, gills played an early and equally important role in regulating the salt and pH balance of blood,…
The coating only needed one hour to kill 99.7% of a common pathogen called Staphylococcus aureus. A new copper coating could be the next superbug…
Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that leads to progressive muscle weakness. A Potential Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy The School of Biomedical Engineering at…
University of British Columbia researchers have mapped what occurs in the brain when a person gets the depression treatment known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.…
Yuta Dobashi, a graduate of UBC’s master in biomedical engineering program, and faculty advisor Dr. John Madden, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the…
New nasal spray treats Delta variant infection in mice, indicating broad spectrum results. Researchers have shown a new compound delivered in a nasal spray is…
A prolific plant, bamboo has long been considered a good building material in many countries. Now, UBC Okanagan researchers have created a way to make…
A former UBC post-doctoral research fellow led an international research team in re-analyzing all public RNA sequencing data to uncover almost ten times more RNA…
A new UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships, they are at increased risk of mental illness, including anxiety, depression, and suicide.…
Humpback whale. Ever wondered whether whales can burp, and why they don’t drown when they gulp down gallons of water and krill? New UBC research…