Novel discovery could lead to new cancer, autoimmune disease therapy
International research project co-led by UBC Canada 150 Research Chair.
At least one year between pregnancies reduces risks for mother and baby
Researchers found that getting pregnant less than a year after delivery is associated with risks for women of all ages.
Teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools
Researchers find that teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools.
UBC researchers find gene signature that predicts outcome after spinal cord injury
The authors, including MD/PhD students, integrated data from decades of small-scale studies using a systems biology approach.
Lowering levels of Huntington disease-causing protein restores cognitive function in mice
After receiving pieces of DNA called antisense oligonucleotides, the mice also became less anxious and depressed.
Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women
The researchers looked at records for 58,000 British Columbia women, looking for incidence of small-for-gestational age birth, pre-term birth and low birth weight for low-income women.
Child abuse could leave “molecular scars” on its victims
The researchers found a distinctive and significant difference in chemical tags on 12 regions of the genome.
Cannabis use could help people stay on treatment for opioid addiction
Daily use of cannabis was associated with a 21 per cent higher chance of remaining in opioid agonist treatment programs.
More specialized harm reduction services needed for women who use drugs
Some overdose prevention sites are perceived as “masculine” spaces.
Rare but recurring mutations discovered in ER-positive breast cancer
The uncommon mutations were associated with early relapse and death, and thus stand out as therapeutic targets.