Health authorities should brace themselves for an epidemic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the next two decades, despite a decline in smoking rates, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia.
Despite 140 million years of independent evolution, two types of coniferous trees use the same small set of 47 genes to rapidly adapt to varying climates, an international team of forestry researchers have found.
Sarika Bose, royal watcher and lecturer of Victorian literature in the UBC department of English, explains the significance of the visit and how the Royal Family is re-inventing itself to stay relevant.
USA Today published an op-ed by Jessica Tracy, a UBC psychology professor, detailing why the absurd actions of Donald Trump have contributed to his success.
Wednesday, Sept. 21 was World Alzheimer's Day. Many of us go online to seek out medical information on preventing diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, but unfortunately, much of the information is inaccurate. UBC experts have some tips to help separate fact from fiction.
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