Nature

Understanding mind-wandering could shed light on mental illness: UBC research

If you think the mind grinds to a halt when you’re doing nothing, think again.

Oct 31, 2016

Single-celled predator evolves tiny, human-like ‘eye’

A single-celled marine plankton evolved a miniature version of a multi-cellular eye, possibly to help see its prey better, according to University of British Columbia (UBC) research published today in Nature.

Jul 1, 2015

Mega genomes of spruce species decoded

Canadian and Swedish scientists today released genome sequences of two of the most economically important forest trees in the world.

May 22, 2013

“Fish thermometer” reveals long-standing, global impact of climate change

Climate change has been impacting global fisheries for the past four decades by driving species towards cooler, deeper waters, according to University of British Columbia scientists.

May 15, 2013

‘Fish thermometer’ reveals long-standing, global impact of climate change

Climate change has been impacting global fisheries for the past four decades…

May 15, 2013

Loss of biodiversity a growing threat to human life: UBC, University of Michigan Research

The loss of biological diversity is increasingly threatening the planet’s ability to provide humans with life’s essentials: food, water, fodder, fertile soils, and protection from pests and disease, according to a sweeping review of 20 years of research by an international team of ecologists, including biologists from the University of British Columbia.

Jun 6, 2012

Scientists re-write rulebook on breast cancer in landmark global study

Scientists at the BC Cancer Agency and University of British Columbia have identified new breast cancer genes that could change the way the disease is diagnosed and form the basis of next-generation treatments.

Apr 18, 2012

Single-cell marine predator’s unique survival mechanisms revealed: UBC research

University of British Columbia researchers have uncovered the unique survival mechanisms of a marine organism that may be tiny, but in some ways has surpassed sharks in its predatory efficiency.

Feb 8, 2011

UBC researchers shine light on congenital heart disease “hot spots” using Canadian Light Source

Using the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia has shed light on the ryanodine receptor, a structure within muscle cells that has been linked to life-threatening congenital heart conditions.

Nov 3, 2010

“Jekyll and Hyde” cell may hold key to muscular dystrophy, fibrosis treatment: UBC research

A team of University of British Columbia researchers has identified fat-producing cells that possess “dual-personalities” and may further the development of treatments for muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy and fibrosis.

Jan 18, 2010

Zebrafish behaviour monitoring system could boost drug discovery: UBC-Harvard research

Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Harvard University have co-developed a system that captures on video and barcodes the behavioral responses of zebrafish to chemical compounds on a large scale. The approach could dramatically speed up the discovery of new psychiatric drugs.

Jan 17, 2010