Research Stories


Recent Research Stories From Across UBC


Genetic variants place Asians at higher risk of side effects to common medications

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When a virus is the cause, racism is often the symptom

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Consumers value products more on sunny and snowy days but not when it rains

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New study finds companies with women on corporate boards are more innovative, efficient

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Ocean fish farming in tropics and sub-tropics most impacted by climate change: UBC study

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Hey Google, are my housemates using my smart speaker?

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Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

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UBCO professor simplifies exercise advice for spinal cord injury

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UBC student discovers 17 new planets, including potentially habitable, Earth-sized world

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Asian Studies professor explores how Hollywood’s portrayal of Muslims has shifted over past two decades

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Magnetic field at Martian surface ten times stronger than expected

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Law fit for heating planet?

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