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Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis

An international team of researchers led by the University of British Columbia has made a scientific advance they hope will lead to the development of preventative treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS).

Jun 6, 2019

UK seed vault banks on wild crops to feed a warming world

A Reuters story on the world’s largest seed bank quoted Tara Moreau, a co-author of a plant blindness study and associate director of the UBC Botanical Garden. “We are losing […]

Jun 6, 2019

Study sheds light on inter-couple smartphone snooping

The Irish Times highlighted new research by computer science and computer engineering researchers at UBC and the University of Lisbon. Researchers found that snooping on a partner’s phone can spell […]

Jun 6, 2019

Research group launches probe into allegation of racial profiling of black student

Media reported on an incident involving allegations of racial profiling at an academic conference at UBC put on by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. The story appeared […]

Jun 6, 2019

Smart meters are critical components of the smart grid, sometimes called the Internet of Things, with more than 588 million units projected to be installed worldwide by 2022.

UBC researchers find ways to hackproof smart meters

Smart electricity meters are useful because they allow utility companies to efficiently track energy use and allocate energy production. But because they’re connected to a grid, they can also serve as back doors for malicious hackers.

Jun 6, 2019

Trudeau accepts Indigenous inquiry’s finding of genocide

Sheryl Lightfoot, the Canada Research Chair in global Indigenous rights and politics at UBC, spoke to the Globe and Mail about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report. […]

Jun 6, 2019

Will Canada follow Denver’s lead in decriminalizing magic mushrooms?

Mark Haden, a professor in UBC’s school of population and public health, spoke to the Regina Leader-Post about the possible decriminalization of magic mushrooms. The article also appeared in The […]

Jun 6, 2019

Flexibility in income-assistance payments is safest method for drug users, study suggests

The Globe and Mail quoted Lindsey Richardson, a professor at UBC’s department of sociology and leader of a study into the timing of income assistance payments.

Jun 6, 2019

Dark mode isn’t ‘easier on the eyes’ for everybody

Vice mentioned 2014 research from UBC’s sensory perception and interaction research group, which investigated the best screen display for people with astigmatism.

Jun 6, 2019

Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: An epidemic on both sides of the Medicine Line

The Conversation published an op-ed by Margaret Moss, a UBC nursing professor and the director of the First Nations House of Learning, about the inquiry into the missing and murdered […]

Jun 6, 2019

Hope for Health launches as the first CRA registered cannabis charity

The Georgia Straight reported on the appointment of Jenna Valleriani, a UBC alumna and drug policy expert, as executive director of Hope for Health, Canada’s first cannabis charity.

Jun 6, 2019

Fifteen things to start doing at 50 that’ll save your brain at 80

MSN quoted Teresa Liu-Ambrose, a UBC professor and Canada Research Chair in physical activity, mobility, and cognitive neuroscience, in an article about brain health.

Jun 6, 2019

Toronto’s rats are multiplying, spreading — and winning. So why aren’t we doing anything to stop them?

Kaylee Byers, a PhD student of zoology at UBC, spoke to The Star about Toronto’s rat problem. The article also appeared on MSN.

Jun 6, 2019

B.C. overdose deaths would be twice as high without harm reduction: report

A number of media outlets cited a study by Mike Irvine, a postdoctoral research fellow at UBC and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, which investigated harm reduction strategies in […]

Jun 6, 2019

When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Meet the woman who can smell Parkinson’s

A Global News podcast featured Matt Farrer, a professor of genetics at UBC, who is presenting at the World Parkinson Congress in Japan.

Jun 6, 2019

UBC unveils updated plans for 32-storey tower, new 5K-seat Thunderbird Stadium

Global News reported on plans for a new development at UBC’s Point Grey campus for 3,500 residents and a new Thunderbird stadium. A similar article appeared on Daily Hive.

Jun 6, 2019

Equity in health care improves people’s health

The Conversation published an op-ed by Annette Browne, a professor of nursing at UBC, that focused on how equity in health care can improve people’s health. She provided examples of […]

Jun 6, 2019