May 7, 2015 Gigantic whales have stretchy ‘bungee cord’ nerves University of British Columbia researchers have discovered a unique nerve structure in the mouth and tongue of rorqual whales that can double in length and then recoil like a bungee cord.

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LATEST NEWS
Epilepsy drug could help treat Alzheimer’s disease University of British Columbia researchers say a new epilepsy drug holds promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Supportive families and schools critical in protecting transgender youth health A new study shows that while Canada’s transgender youth face significant physical and mental health issues, strong family and community connections are helping many of them navigate these challenges.
How your brain reacts to emotional information is influenced by your genes Your genes may influence how sensitive you are to emotional information, according to new research by a UBC neuroscientist.

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OPINIONS
B.C. needs to improve health coverage for refugees Martina Scholtens, a clinical instructor in the medicine faculty at UBC, urges the B.C. government to improve health coverage for refugees.

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VIDEO
This Week at UBC: May 3-May 9 Find out what's happening this week at UBC, via a selfie stick and a bicycle.

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ATHLETICS
Thunderbirds and Vikes to make BC Rugby history on Saturday For the first time in B.C. men's rugby premier league history, two university teams will duke it out for the prestigious Rounsefell Cup on Saturday.

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EVENTS
Heaven, Hell and Somewhere in Between: Portuguese Popular Art Join us on May 12 for the opening party, which will feature a first look at the exhibition, a Portuguese wine reception, and body graffiti by a henna tattoo artist (by donation).