Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, also called the UK variant. The green depicts viral DsRNA and red shows viral nucleocapsid protein – these are both viral biomarkers, and indicate that the cell shown is infected by SARS-CoV-2. Credit: Dr. Guang Gao, UBC LSI IMAGING

Canadian researchers lead development and testing of promising treatment for COVID-19 variants

A new anti-viral drug could improve COVID-19 outcomes and survival rates — and is highly effective against multiple variants — according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Université de Sherbrooke.

May 11, 2021

Red blood cells. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rapid test to diagnose severe sepsis

A new test could help physicians predict within an hour if a patient will develop severe sepsis so they can begin treatment immediately.

Oct 23, 2014

Ancient soils reveal clues to early life on Earth

Ancient soils reveal clues to early life on Earth

Oxygen appeared in the atmosphere up to 700 million years earlier than we previously thought.

Sep 25, 2013