Dr. Corey Nislow

Dr. Corey Nislow and his team are sending yeast and algae into space aboard Artemis 1. Credit: Justin Ohata/UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences

UBC scientist is sending yeast and algae to space on Artemis 1

UBC pharmaceutical sciences professor Dr. Corey Nislow is sending yeast and algae cultures into space, in a pod not much bigger than a shoebox, to study the effects of cosmic rays and near zero gravity on living organisms.

Aug 23, 2022

New study finds contaminants in many generic drugs may have harmful effects

New study finds contaminants in many generic drugs may have harmful effects

Contaminants in generic medications used to treat conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stomachaches and heartburn may cause damage to DNA, affect basic cell functions and even increase a person’s risk of cancer, according to a new UBC study. 

Jun 15, 2021