Once used to preserve bodies, plastination now strengthens biocomposites. UBC Okanagan researchers have adapted a…
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The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university located in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1908, UBC is one of Canada’s leading educational institutions and is renowned for its diverse programs and research innovations. The university is spread across two major campuses, the larger Vancouver campus and the Okanagan campus in Kelowna. UBC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in various fields such as arts, science, medicine, and engineering. It is also known for its strong emphasis on research, receiving substantial funding to support initiatives across disciplines, including sustainability, biotechnology, and health sciences. UBC consistently ranks among the top universities globally, making it a sought-after destination for students from around the world.
The Serratus Project, led by Dr. Artem Babaian, re-analyzed RNA sequencing data, discovering nearly ten…
Men at risk of mental illness after breakups often struggle due to stereotyped masculinity. A…
Researchers have discovered that whales use a unique anatomical feature known as an ‘oral plug’…
Chaoborus midge larvae use air sacs with the protein resilin, which adjusts volume through pH…
Findings shed light on factors behind Omicron’s increased transmissibility, including strong antibody evasion and binding…
Healthy ecosystems act as natural barriers, filtering pathogens and boosting wildlife resilience, while habitat destruction…
Blocking the CAIX enzyme weakens tumors’ defenses and, when paired with ferroptosis triggers, causes rapid…
Disk of Galaxy Identified As Region Where New Stars Are Born Scientists have published a…
First new carnivorous plant identified by botanists in 20 years. The delicate stalk and pretty…
In order to reverse salmon declines, researchers say, more than 1,200 barriers blocking off streams…
UBC researchers created a sugar-mimicking polymer that coats blood vessels on donor organs, preventing immune…
Findings could help explain how air pollutants interact with the atmosphere. Researchers at the University…
A three-layer cloth mask with a baby wipe filter can block up to 90% of…
A new barcoding method drastically boosts the accuracy of portable DNA sequencers, enabling near-perfect long-read…
Co-governance model for implementing conservation management plan gives species their best chances of survival. The…
Breadfruit is sustainable, environmentally friendly and a high-production crop. A fruit used for centuries in…
Chilled panels use less energy than conventional A/C and work in open spaces. Many people…