Media Releases
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The agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration
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Simple changes to fishing gear and handling can greatly improve survival of released coho salmon
Landing nets were the leading cause of injuries linked to deaths in released coho. UBC researchers say most of those injuries can be avoided.
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Researchers discover the eye’s hidden cleanup system
Newly identified lymphatic network could fundamentally shift how we understand and treat leading causes of blindness.
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Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn’t achieve recommended seatbelt placement: study
UBC engineers mapped how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit, laying the groundwork for future restraint design
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Researchers discover new form of hereditary prostate cancer
New UBC research could expand genetic screening for families at risk of aggressive cancer.
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Nearly two-thirds of Indigenous people report mistreatment during childbirth, first national survey finds
Researchers say the findings reveal ongoing inequities in maternity care, underscoring the urgent need for culturally safe, Indigenous-led approaches.
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Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
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New tool maps public land with potential for hundreds of thousands of affordable homes in B.C.
The first-of-its-kind tool in Canada could help the affordable housing sector access up to $50 billion in land value.
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A made-in-BC heat pump with global impact
Pushing the economy forward: A UBC Okanagan graduate built Vitalis, a Kelowna clean refrigeration company, that is now positioned for export growth.
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New national guidance targets substance-use prevention and response in Canadian schools
A national coalition led by UBC’s Wellstream has released Canada’s new evidence-based standard for addressing student substance use in K–12 schools.
