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Drug created from malaria parasite shows promise as bladder cancer treatment
Apr. 21, 2017

Drug created from malaria parasite shows promise as bladder cancer treatment

A drug created from a malaria protein stopped tumour growth of chemotherapy-resistant bladder cancer, offering hope for cancer patients not responding to standard treatments.

LATEST NEWS

 

Medical history reveals multiple sclerosis begins to impact patients sooner

People with multiple sclerosis can show signs of something wrong five years before the onset of disease, much earlier than previously thought, according to a new analysis of health records from people with the condition.

Making bins more convenient boosts recycling and composting rates

Want to recycle or compost more? Try moving the bins closer, new UBC research suggests. The study shows that placing bins 1.5 metres away from suite doors drastically boosts recycling and composting rates by 141 per cent.

OPINIONS

 

Dangerous minds: Societal fears revealed by off-script books

The Globe and Mail published an op-ed by Carrie Jenkins, the Canada Research Char in philosophy and UBC professor, about attempts to remove or restrict certain books.

ATHLETICS

 

'Must Win' weekend for Thunderbirds in Washington

'Must win' is an understatement this weekend for the UBC Thunderbirds, who essentially need to win all of their remaining games to qualify for the 2017 postseason.

ARTS AND CULTURE

 

Now Now Wow

Showcasing over forty emerging artists working in an extensive range of mediums.


VIDEO

 

UBC Doggo Meetup

Video from the first UBC DOGGO meet up in the UBC Arts & Culture District.
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