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UBC scientists discover possible “obesity gene”
August 13, 2015

UBC scientists discover possible “obesity gene”

Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered a gene that could be an important cause of obesity.

LATEST NEWS

 

Students dig deep into soil science with mobile game

Armed with iPhones, dozens of first and second-year students walk into the forest at the University of British Columbia.
   

Target healthy cells to stop brain cancer “hijack”: UBC study

New UBC research into brain cancer suggests treatments should target the cells around a tumor to stop it from spreading.

UBC scientists develop test to measure Huntington’s treatment effectiveness

A new test developed by UBC researchers allows physicians to measure the effects of gene silencing therapy in Huntington’s disease and will support the first human clinical trial of a drug that targets the genetic cause of the disease.

OPINIONS

 

Health Canada decides kids are important

UBC Okanagan biology professor Blythe Nilson applauds Health Canada’s upgrade to the labeling of nosodes, or homeopathic products regulated by the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD).

ATHLETICS

 

T-Birds at World Championships

The FINA World Swimming Championships wrapping up this weekend in Kazan, Russia.

EVENTS

 

Operas and Arias: Gilbert & Sullivan!

UBC Opera Ensemble performs at Bard on the Beach on August 24 and 31.

VIDEO

 

Campus Energy Centre Construction Timelapse

The Campus Energy Centre (CEC) is a new, $24 million state-of-the-art hot water boiler facility under construction at UBC.
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