Faculty of Medicine
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Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects
Scientists at UBC’s faculty of medicine have discovered a new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to remember and recognize objects.
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Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing to neuroscience
University of B.C. researchers are working with Indigenous scholars and communities to bring Indigenous perspectives into brain science.
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Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for their mental health or substance-use disorders
A study of 57,000 people in 21 countries finds that only 6.9 per cent who met criteria for a mental health or substance-use disorder received effective treatment.
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Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
In a new study, the international collaborators have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer—cancer-like mutations appearing in the cells of healthy women.
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Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
New research reveals an alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking, often leading to permanent and life-altering paralysis.
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Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
The new material, designed to mimic the natural behaviour of blood vessels, could allow for safer use of blood-contacting devices, especially in cases where blood clots are a significant concern.
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How fall vaccines keep pace with evolving viruses
UBC medicine researchers share how new vaccines are handled to ensure they are safe and effective against evolving strains of influenza and SARS-CoV-2.
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Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
This discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment.
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Drug discovery could prevent spread of childhood bone cancer
The researchers demonstrate that the compound can reduce lung metastasis in mice by over 90 per cent, while also shrinking the primary tumour site.