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Artificial anti-oxidant may be the next go-to supplement

Artificial anti-oxidant may be the next go-to supplement

Researchers from UBC Okanagan and the University of Bologna have discovered that TEMPO—a well-known artificial anti-oxidant—is up to 100 times more powerful than nature’s best and could help counteract everything from skin damage to Alzheimer’s Disease.

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UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards

UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards

At last week’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Town Hall, a number of employees were recognized for exemplary service to the university at the annual Staff Awards of Excellence.

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UBC researcher wonders where the women are

UBC researcher wonders where the women are

After an in-depth study, a UBC Okanagan researcher says almost every aspect of two top science journals continue to under-represent women—from published articles to photos, feature profiles and even advertisements.

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$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have received over $1.3M in federal funding to prepare youth living with intellectual disabilities (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to find meaningful employment later in life.

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$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have received over $1.3M in federal funding to prepare youth living with intellectual disabilities (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to find meaningful employment later in life.

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$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

$1.3M grant to help those with developmental disabilities find work

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have received over $1.3M in federal funding to prepare youth living with intellectual disabilities (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to find meaningful employment later in life.

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UBC study raises the standard for measuring nerve cell death

UBC study raises the standard for measuring nerve cell death

Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have developed a new and improved method to judge the effectiveness of experimental therapies for neurodegeneration—the progressive loss of neurons.

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Pursuing uncharted territories at work and play

Pursuing uncharted territories at work and play

ANDREW JIRASEK certainly doesn’t fit the stereotype of a physicist. […]

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Encouraging a sense of curiosity

Encouraging a sense of curiosity

IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO and only one to stumble. […]

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Reducing the fear of being too happy

Reducing the fear of being too happy

A UBC researcher has helped establish that, even for people who have a fear of happiness, brief positive psychology interventions embedded within university courses can enhance well-being.

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