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  • Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs

    Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs

    UBC researchers discover how to grow specialized immune cells for more accessible off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.

  • Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies

    Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies

    New UBC research shows that midwives in British Columbia are providing safe primary care for pregnancies of all medical risk levels, contrary to a popular belief that midwives mostly manage low-risk pregnancies.

  • So-called ‘safe’ pesticides have surprising ill effects

    So-called ‘safe’ pesticides have surprising ill effects

    Health Canada is currently reviewing regulations for pesticides in Canada, and three UBC researchers say regulators might want to consider what happened in Japan.

  • UBC scholar helping AI overcome its language barrier

    UBC scholar helping AI overcome its language barrier

    People around the world have been impressed with ChatGPT, a new chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses natural language processing (NLP) to seemingly answer any question.

  • UBC student spreading cheer with hidden coffee gift cards

    UBC student spreading cheer with hidden coffee gift cards

    Anonymous coffee crusader spills the beans

  • Clouds could delay the impact of climate change on reefs – but not for long

    Clouds could delay the impact of climate change on reefs – but not for long

    Clouds seem to offer some protection from excess heat to coral reefs – but most will still face frequent bleaching by 2080, according to new research.

  • Celebrating Black History Month at UBC

    Celebrating Black History Month at UBC

    In honour of Black History Month, the University of British Columbia is celebrating the programs and initiatives that support the university’s Black community members.

  • Prized T-shirt returned to UBC Bookstore after 42-year ordeal on Welsh rugby player

    Prized T-shirt returned to UBC Bookstore after 42-year ordeal on Welsh rugby player

    Most of us have a T-shirt relic from decades past, usually stuffed into the dark recesses of a drawer only to slowly fall to pieces or be tossed out by next of kin.

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