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Yeast found in babies’ guts increases risk of asthma
Feb. 17, 2017

Yeast found in babies’ guts increases risk of asthma

University of British Columbia microbiologists have found a yeast in the gut of new babies in Ecuador that appears to be a strong predictor that they will develop asthma in childhood.

LATEST NEWS

 

International students’ concept of “home” shapes post-graduation plans

How international university students think about home significantly influences their migration plans upon graduation, according to a new study.

Tiny magnetic implant offers new drug delivery method

University of British Columbia researchers have developed a magnetic drug implant—the first of its kind in Canada—that could offer an alternative for patients struggling with numerous pills or intravenous injections.

Researchers begin clinical trial for rare yet devastating condition among pregnant women

Early intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a rare condition where the baby does not grow properly inside the womb.

OPINIONS

 

Canada doesn’t deserve its reputation as a defence laggard

Michael Byers, the Canada Research Chair in global politics and international law at UBC, wrote a Globe and Mail op-ed about Canada’s national defence spending.

ATHLETICS

 

Red hot ‘Birds open playoffs in Calgary

The UBC Thunderbirds are riding some serious momentum into this weekend’s Canada West quarter-final against the Calgary Dinos as the best-of-three series kicks off Friday.

ARTS AND CULTURE

 

Dianne Reeves

The New York Times calls her “the most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday.”


VIDEO

 

Open Kitchen at Orchard Commons

Open Kitchen serves up to 3,000 meals every day to hungry UBC students, staff and campus visitors.
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