Publications of the Week Spatio-Temporal Characterization of the Antiviral Activity of the XRN1-DCP1/2 Aggregation against Cytoplasmic RNA Viruses to Prevent Cell DeathNg, C.S., et al. | February 25, 2020The authors have identified a new cellular antiviral mechanism involving the host RNA degradation system.…sciencecityFebruary 25, 2020 Read More
Uncategorized entrepreneurship@UBC Announces Lab2Launch Venture Building Programentrepreneurship@UBC | February 24, 2020Today, entrepreneurship@UBC is excited to announce the unveiling of our Lab2Launch venture building program designed…sciencecityFebruary 24, 2020 Read More
Publications of the Week Optimizing Nervous System-Specific Gene Targeting with Cre Driver Lines: Prevalence of Germline Recombination and Influencing FactorsLuo, L., et al. | February 24, 2020The Cre-loxP system is invaluable for spatial and temporal control of gene knockout, knockin, and…sciencecityFebruary 24, 2020 Read More
Local News BC to Track Origins and Spread of New Coronavirus with Genomic TechnologyGenome BC | February 21, 2020With funding from Genome BC, the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) Public Health Laboratory…sciencecityFebruary 21, 2020 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards UBC Researchers Awarded More Than $1M to Tackle Aggressive Bone Cancer in ChildrenUBC Faculty of Medicine | February 21, 2020UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers Dr. Poul Sorensen and Dr. Mads Daugaard have been awarded…sciencecityFebruary 21, 2020 Read More
Local News Podcast Episode 3 “Diabetes: From Beta Cells to Bicycles”BC Diabetes Research Network | February 20, 2020The BC Diabetes Research Network is delighted to announce episode 3 of our official podcast: “Diabetes:…sciencecityFebruary 20, 2020 Read More
Publications of the Week Androgen Receptor-Binding Sites Are Highly Mutated in Prostate CancerMorova, T., et al. | February 20, 2020In almost all prostate cancer patients, the androgen receptor (AR) is essential for the growth…sciencecityFebruary 20, 2020 Read More
Local News MSFHR And Mitacs Partnership Unlocks Additional Funding For ApplicantsMichael Smith Foundation for Health Research | February 19, 2020In 2018, MSFHR began a partnership with Mitacs to offer a streamlined application process to enable researchers…sciencecityFebruary 19, 2020 Read More
Local News Dr. Sheila Teves on Pursuing a Career in Basic ResearchUBC Life Sciences Institute | February 19, 2020To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are highlighting the…sciencecityFebruary 19, 2020 Read More
Publications of the Week A Rapid and Sensitive Nucleic Acid Amplification Technique for Mycoplasma Screening of Cell Therapy ProductsDreolini, L., et al. | February 18, 2020A promising new type of cell-based cancer treatment called CAR T-cell therapy exploits the power…sciencecityFebruary 18, 2020 Read More