Research Stories

Recent Research Stories From Across UBC

person fidgeting

The surprising reason some people can’t stand your fidgeting

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Can plastic-eating bugs help with our microplastic problem?

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Coral

Climate change could bring more severe bacterial infections, including in corals

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Researcher holding salmon in a boat on a lake

UBC study reveals 15 ways to improve salmon survival after capture-and-release

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Photo credit: Daniel Mirlea for Unsplash

Conserving nature can shield cities from floods

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Patient undergoing ultrasound scan

Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer

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mountain biking in Whistler

Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports

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youth using cellphones

How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off

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UBC researchers Dr. Sara Beck and Dr. Paul Onkundi Nyangaresi join students and staff of Rianyabayo Memorial Academy.

UBC researcher brings clean water home to Kenyan school

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dialysis patient with IV

Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients

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Dr. Ilsa Cooke stands in front of the Green Bank Telescope. Photo credit: Dr. Brett McGuire.

New space molecule largest ever detected using radioastronomy

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Doctoral student Yi Chu Liang and assistant professor Dr. Jim Sun. Photo credit: Alex Walls.

Modified plant compound shows promise as next weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

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