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UBC researchers create matchmaking service to combat antibiotic resistant infections

UBC researchers have matched small proteins, called peptides, with antibiotics so they can work together to combat hard-to-treat infections that don’t respond well to drugs on their own.

Jun 21, 2018

Antibiotics in early life may alter immunity long-term

Antibiotics in early life may alter immunity long-term

New UBC research concludes that taking antibiotics early in life can have a long-term negative impact on your immune system.

Aug 18, 2014

Exposure to antibiotics linked to severity of allergic asthma: UBC research

Widely used antibiotics may increase incidence and severity of allergic asthma in early life, according to a University of British Columbia study.

Mar 16, 2012