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UBC researchers have developed a technique that targets proteins that cause disease and destroys “bad apples” in the cell.
Feb 21, 2014
Recent UBC Media Releases Feb 20 Scientists create powerful artificial muscle with fishing line Feb 20 University to tackle gender-based violence, Aboriginal stereotypes Feb 20 The race to save […]
Feb 20, 2014
Researchers use fishing line and sewing thread to create cheap artificial muscles for use in medical devices, robots and fabrics.
A UBC Task Force on Gender-Based Violence and Aboriginal Stereotypes launches campus consultation with 14 draft recommendations.
Saving languages from extinction is crucial, says Christine Schreyer ahead of International Mother Language Day.
Games Day at the Library Thu Feb 20 2014, 1 PM – 4 PM Walter C. Koerner Library Take a break from your research and come to Koerner Library for […]
A new UBC study finds we prefer voices that are similar to our own because they convey a sense of community and social belongingness.
Feb 19, 2014
Canada is polarizing – and it’s because of the parties UBC’s Richard Johnston details Canada’s shifting politics in the Washington Post. Read more…
Technology in Transit Wed Feb 19 2014, 12 PM – 1 PM Neville Scarfe Building Technology in Transit is a space for teacher candidates to showcase and raise awareness of […]
Canada going wrong direction on prison health, UBC physician says.
Feb 18, 2014
Tiny ‘rat casino’ offers insight into possible treatments for compulsive gambling.
UBC researchers explain how climate change is exposing Arctic whales and other marine mammals to deadly pathogens.
Real men are feminists UBC’s David Moscrop on why men need to embrace their inner feminist. Read more…
Countries in Focus Tue Feb 18 2014, 5 PM – 7 PM Simon K.Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre The Countries in Focus Series aim at shedding light on […]
A weekend victory over the Victoria Vikes means the UBC Thunderbirds women’s basketball team will host the Canada West Quarter-Finals.
Feb 17, 2014
UBC researchers have found how the devastating disease ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, spreads — and say transmission can be blocked.
UBC’s Open Water Research Lab is highlighted in a new segment on The Daily Planet. The one-of-a-kind facility trains and studies sea lions. “We’ve trained them to do things that […]
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