Unlocking a mystery: How a healthy microbiome protects babies from chronic inflammation
This story is re-published from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research website. Photos credited to Phillip Chin. Link to original story: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54370.html. Why does a sanitized environment protect us from infections but seem to increase the chances of developing chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and eczema? Why does exposure to some bacteria appear to […]
Could AI and lab-grown sperm solve male infertility?
This article originally posted on the UBC Faculty of Medicine website and reposted here. Using 3D bioprinting and other cutting-edge technologies, a team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Ryan Flannigan is bringing new hope to men with a severe form of infertility When Nivan Sharma imagines his future, it always includes children. But the third-year medical […]
UBC Medicine innovators join HATCH Venture Builder to develop transformative health solutions
Three start-up ventures founded by faculty of medicine community members have joined UBC’s HATCH Venture Builder to help bring innovative health solutions from the lab into the clinic.
Unconventional secretion of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease opens the door for new extracellular biology in viral infection
In a recent Cell Reports paper from the Overall Lab, Grin et al. reveal the unconventional secretion of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease, 3CLpro, from infected cells into the extracellular milieu through gasdermin (GSDM)-D and GSDME pores activated by caspases.
Too Much of a Good Thing? Iron’s Role in Accelerating Myelodysplastic Syndromes
In a recent Blood commentary, Dr. Heather Leitch from the CBR highlights groundbreaking research from Antypiuk et al2 that links iron overload with the worsening of MDS symptoms, including bone marrow failure and increased risk of leukemia.
Lay Science Writing Competition 2024: Understanding graft versus host disease (GvHD)
In this blog, Katerina Rosenflanz, the author of the first-prize winning entry, provides some behind-the-scenes insights into the preparation of her LSWC submission.
The Role of Filamin A in Blood Clotting: How Platelets Change Shape to Stop Bleeding
The Kim lab in the CBR has been studying how platelets change shape, specifically focusing on a protein called Filamin A (FLNA), which plays a crucial role in the shape-shifting process.
Lay Science Writing Competition 2024: Research ensures innovation and safety go hand in hand for stem cell transplantation
Postdoctoral fellows Drs. Chaahat Singh and Giorgia Caspani describe their research in the Jefferies lab and their experience preparing their written LSWC entry which claimed second prize in this year’s competition!
Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
University of B.C. researchers have developed a groundbreaking coating that could make medical devices safer for millions of patients, reducing the risks associated with blood clots and dangerous bleeding.
The Gut-Brain Link in Psychedelics: A New Path to Mental Health?
Psychedelics, such as psilocybin and LSD, have gained attention as promising therapies for psychiatric disorders like depression and PTSD. A recent review by the Jefferies lab may play a crucial role in how psychedelics alter mood and behaviour.