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Drugs targeting blood vessels may be candidates for treating Alzheimer’s
March 6, 2013
UBC researchers have successfully normalized the production of blood vessels in the brain of mice with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by immunizing them with amyloid beta, a protein widely associated with the disease. While AD is typically characterized by a build-up of plaques in the brain,… read more
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UBC researchers, alumni honored by LifeSciences BC
March 5, 2013
UBC cellular microbiologist Brett Finlay, known for his groundbreaking research into Salmonella and Escherichia coli infection, has been awarded the Genome British Columbia Award for Scientific Excellence by Lifesciences British Columbia. The awards recognize leaders in the province’s life… read more
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New flu drug stops virus in its tracks
February 21, 2013
A new class of influenza drug has been shown effective against drug-resistant strains of the flu virus, according to a study led by University of British Columbia researchers. Published online today in the journal Science Express, the study details the development of a new drug candidate that… read more
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Evolution of diversity surprisingly predictable
February 19, 2013
Similar—or even identical—mutations can occur during diversification in completely separate populations of E. coli evolving over more than 1,000 generations, according to researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Montana. The findings by UBC zoologist and… read more
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UBC Science Associate Dean to receive award for marine virology work
February 16, 2013
Curtis A. Suttle, UBC’s Faculty of Science Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, is being recognized for his pioneering work in the field of marine virology with the G. Evelyn Hutchinson award. The award, granted annually by the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and… read more
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Computerized 'Rosetta Stone' reconstructs ancient languages
February 11, 2013
University of British Columbia and Berkeley researchers have used a sophisticated new computer system to quickly reconstruct protolanguages – the rudimentary ancient tongues from which modern languages evolved. The results, which are 85 per cent accurate when compared to the painstaking… read more
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UBC Science nabs nine Faculty Research Awards
February 4, 2013
The 2012 recipients of UBC’s Faculty Research Awards have been revealed. In total, nine UBC Science researchers are being recognized for their work. The Faculty Research Awards are presented by the Office of the Vice President Research & International, and include Killam Research… read more
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UBC's first MOOC attracts 130,000 registrants
January 31, 2013
A free online science course offered by researchers at UBC and Stanford University has attracted more than 130,000 registrants, including learners from every Canadian province and almost every nation on the planet. The Massive, Open Online Course (MOOC) on game theory is taught by UBC… read more
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Construction begins on Canada’s largest radio telescope
January 24, 2013
Construction is now under way in Penticton, B.C. on Canada’s largest radio telescope – and the first research telescope to be built in the country in more than 30 years. The new telescope, with a footprint larger than six NHL hockey rinks, will listen for cosmic sound waves and help… read more
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Compact, eco-friendly design for UBC’s South Okanagan field school earns architectural award
January 22, 2013
An ecologically friendly, small-footprint design for rebuilding UBC's 60-year-old geological field school near Oliver, BC has received a 2012 Award of Excellence from Canadian Architect magazine. The award winning designs by BattersbyHowat Architects will help create a permanent ‘camp… read more