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  • Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions
    Health & Medicine

    Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions

    UBC researchers have created a topical CRISPR-based therapy that could offer a lasting cure for a range of skin disorders.

Most Recent Stories

  • Pierre Poilievre: The most successful unsuccessful leader in Canadian politics?
    The Conversation

    Pierre Poilievre: The most successful unsuccessful leader in Canadian politics?

    by Dr. Stewart Prest, Lecturer, Department of Political Science.

  • AI swarms could hijack democracy—without anyone noticing
    Science & Technology

    AI swarms could hijack democracy—without anyone noticing

    UBC experts warn the next major test may arrive sooner than expected.

  • UBC lecturer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Mozambique’s ability to tackle deforestation
    Climate & Environment

    UBC lecturer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Mozambique’s ability to tackle deforestation

    UBC faculty of forestry and environmental stewardship curriculum in action, helping countries access funding to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

  • Community update regarding Jan. 22 protest
    University News

    Community update regarding Jan. 22 protest

  • UBC-led partnership tackles cattle methane with cost-saving tools for farmers
    University News

    UBC-led partnership tackles cattle methane with cost-saving tools for farmers

    Pushing the economy forward: Cutting methane in beef and dairy industries can slow global warming while helping Canadian producers stay competitive. 

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  • 30 Belugas Stuck at Closed Canadian Park and at Risk of Euthanasia Receive ‘Conditional Approval’ to Move to U.S.

    People
  • What low snowpack means for B.C.’s South Coast

    Vancouver Sun
  • Hootsuite’s ICE Contract Puts Employees in a Tough Spot

    The Tyee
  • No sea ice, no problem for these Barents Sea bears — for now

    CBC

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  • Colliding galaxies create the brightest, fastest growing black holes at their centre

  • UBC team develops greener way to produce clothing fibres

  • ‘Forever’ chemicals found in B.C. sea otters

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Climate & Environment

  • Breaking down research silos to understand a shifting Salish Sea

    Breaking down research silos to understand a shifting Salish Sea

  • How changing your diet could help save the world

    How changing your diet could help save the world

  • UBC spin-off companies tackle climate change and drive economic growth

    UBC spin-off companies tackle climate change and drive economic growth

  • Orcas and dolphins seen hunting together for the first time

    Orcas and dolphins seen hunting together for the first time

Health & Medicine

  • Canada’s Track 2 MAiD system presents challenges for assessors

    Canada’s Track 2 MAiD system presents challenges for assessors

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

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

  • How new front-of-package nutrition labels could reshape food choices in Canada

    How new front-of-package nutrition labels could reshape food choices in Canada

  • Is your neighbourhood playable? New website breaks it down

    Is your neighbourhood playable? New website breaks it down

Science & Technology

  • AI in the law: How UBC researchers are helping to future-proof justice 

    AI in the law: How UBC researchers are helping to future-proof justice 

  • Earliest, hottest galaxy cluster gas on record could change our cosmological models

    Earliest, hottest galaxy cluster gas on record could change our cosmological models

  • The mathematics of gift wrapping 

    The mathematics of gift wrapping 

  • Spot these three Salish constellations this winter

    Spot these three Salish constellations this winter

Society & Culture

  • Time warp: How marketers express time can affect what consumers buy

    Time warp: How marketers express time can affect what consumers buy

  • UBC co-op programs fuel creativity and innovation in B.C.’s workforce

    UBC co-op programs fuel creativity and innovation in B.C.’s workforce

  • Why you shouldn’t sue your cousin for food poisoning, and other holiday legalities

    Why you shouldn’t sue your cousin for food poisoning, and other holiday legalities

  • Canada needs 22 million homes fast. UBC and partners are delivering solutions

    Canada needs 22 million homes fast. UBC and partners are delivering solutions

University News

  • Active budget management supports UBC’s financial resilience  

    Active budget management supports UBC’s financial resilience  

  • Record runs and last-play thrillers: 11 UBC athletic feats from 2025

    Record runs and last-play thrillers: 11 UBC athletic feats from 2025

  • UBC releases 2024 animal research statistics

    UBC releases 2024 animal research statistics

  • UBC launches new training to help frontline workers respond to mental-health and substance-use crises 

    UBC launches new training to help frontline workers respond to mental-health and substance-use crises 

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