Addiction is a major social issue that unfortunately faces a stigma that those affected are too weak to get rid of their addiction. But what is often overlooked is that addiction is a complex disease and genetics most likely play a role in it.
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Eight first-year medical students are heading to Nepal this May to assist in the largest public health screening in the country's history. The disease affects oxygen delivery because sickle-shaped blood cells can get stuck in blood vessels.
Immigration is a big issue in the news these days. A new study observed the presence of non-food allergies, predominantly respiratory allergies, in relation to one’s immigrant status — non-immigrant, recent immigrant and long-time immigrant.
In June 2016, for the fourth time in Canadian space history, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) launched a call for potential astronauts. Of those that applied, three UBC faculty/alumni were selected for the 72-person shortlist.
Researchers have developed a magnetic implant that is capable of delivering drugs. This technology could offer an efficient alternative for those who struggle with a number of different pills or injections on a daily basis.
During Pharmacist Awareness Month (PAM) in March, students, faculty and staff can visit a booth and attend a series of sessions and seminars aimed to educate people about opioids, contraceptives and stimulants.
A few week ago, we published a list of nerdy books that would make you an annoying know-it-all at parties. We forgot that it's 2017 and no one reads anymore so we put together a list of our favourite nerdy YouTube channels.
Humans are capable of making rational decisions, but not all the time. Like when you decide to go home with that stranger at the bar instead of calling it a night? When it comes to mating, fruit flies can be pretty picky.
Everyone knows that ambrosia of post-secondary life. Its very aroma gives inspiration for last-minute assignments and provides the strength to conquer early morning lectures. Yes, it’s coffee! But did you know coffee is also a laxative?
The competition was set up to engage students in finding solutions for some of our current and potential future challenges within the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. UBC students won in three of the five categories.
“Because the lake has characteristics from the oceans of the past … it is a cool peek into what microbial life could have looked like," said Céline Michiels, lead author of the study and PhD student in the department of microbiology and immunology.
Although the primary symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease — dementia — typically does not develop until late adulthood, mouse studies led by Dr. Weihong Song suggest a connection between vitamin A deficiency in the womb to Alzheimer's later in life.
Scientists around the world have been late to lab meetings, classes and social events because we’re reacting with horror to Trump’s first six weeks. Crucially, we should all remember that a shocked reaction is the first step towards resistance.
The series of interactive workshops discussed various topics such as development, the right to pollute, qualities of a transformational company and fostering sustainable development through technology.
One month into school and you’ve re-marathoned the Lord of the Rings and helped your brother move into his new apartment. But that 10-page paper you were assigned on the second day of class that's due in two days? Word count: 12.