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Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs

Researchers have found a way to reduce organ rejection following a transplant by using a special polymer to coat blood vessels on the organ to be transplanted.

Aug 9, 2021

Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis

Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis

An international team of researchers led by the University of British Columbia has made a scientific advance they hope will lead to the development of preventative treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS).

Jun 6, 2019

Brain injury causes impulse control problems in rats: study

Brain injury causes impulse control problems in rats: study

New research from the University of British Columbia confirms for the first time that even mild brain injury can result in impulse control problems in rats.

May 8, 2017

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