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UBC researchers discover how blood vessels protect the brain …

WebFindings could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases . Researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered how blood vessels protect the brain …

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WebResearch involving animals leads to benefits for human and animal health, the environment and biodiversity. Animal research at UBC is subject to rigorous oversight, and we are …

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New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage

WebA new treatment for a common type of stroke may soon be possible, thanks to a discovery by an international team of researchers led by the University of British Columbia.

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Potential new diabetes treatment being tested in Vancouver

WebThe University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health are testing a possible diabetes cure that replaces a person’s damaged pancreatic cells with new ones grown in …

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‘Smart stent‘ detects narrowing of arteries Animal Research

Web“X-rays such as CT or diagnostic angiograms, which are the standard tools for diagnosis, can be impractical or inconvenient for the patient,” said Hsiang. “Putting a …

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Researchers develop new weapon for hard-to-treat bacterial …

WebHealth workers may soon have a new weapon in the fight against abscesses—difficult-to-treat bacterial infections that lead to millions of emergency-room visits every year. …

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UBC Discoveries Animal Research

WebUBC’s researchers contribute to a global effort to save lives, fight disease and address critical health and environmental issues concerning humans and animals. Our …

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UBC Animal Numbers Animal Research

WebThe number of animals in research involving breeding was 2,941 in 2022, compared to 2,422 in 2021. 63 per cent per cent of animals were part of UBC’s inquiries in scientific …

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WebThe ultimate goal of our research program is to determine the underlying mechanisms that cause a variety of diseases related to nutrient metabolism. Diabetes, cardiovascular …

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Drug created from malaria parasite shows promise as bladder …

Web“This is the first study where we put the concept of using malaria proteins for cancer therapy into a direct clinical context,” said Mads Daugaard, an assistant professor of urologic …

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Why are Animals Involved in Research

WebAround the world, research involving animals has played an essential role in almost every major health advance for both humans and animals and is an important part of …

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Previous motherhood could affect hormone therapy’s ability to …

WebResearchers have established that the foggy feeling and forgetfulness that many new mothers report during and after pregnancy—known as “mom brain”— is real. But new …

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How is Research Approved and Monitored

WebWhen a project is completed, research findings and methods are published in scientific journals that can be accessed by the public. It is the responsibility of everyone working …

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Salmon virus originally from the Atlantic, spread to B.C. wild …

WebPiscine orthoreovirus (PRV) – which is associated with kidney and liver damage in Chinook salmon – is continually being transmitted between open-net salmon farms and wild …

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New viruses discovered in endangered wild Pacific salmon …

WebWhile the impact of the viruses on salmon health isn’t yet known, all three are related to viruses that cause serious disease in other species. Three new viruses—including one …

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‘Whale breath’ reveals bacteria threatening endangered killer …

WebDroplets and exhaled breath caught from the blowholes of killer whales along the Pacific coast are providing scientists with insights into whale health and revealing bacteria and …

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Female salmon are dying at higher rates than male salmon

Web“The implications on the health of Fraser River stocks are concerning, particularly as Pacific salmon populations in British Columbia have been declining over the past several …

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Common Questions About Animal Research Animal Research

WebRoughly 60% of the research conducted at UBC aims to advance basic understanding in biology, psychology, physiology and biochemistry. Another ~35% of the research aims to …

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Previous Years Animal Research

WebThis use of animals provides treatments for diseases that improve health care outcomes for both humans and animals. In 2021 there was an 18 per cent increase in the number of …

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Climate change fuels accumulation of pollutants in Chinook …

WebWorse, for Chinook salmon, the levels of pollutants are projected to be almost 10 per cent higher for both organic mercury and PCBs than levels for killer …

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Matchmaking for healthier bees Animal Research

WebWhile poor hygiene may be a deal breaker in human relationships, in bee colonies it can be a matter of life and death. Which is why, for two weeks in May, a lab at UBC runs a high …

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