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…of Parkinson’s disease, as well as the biochemical results of therapeutic interventions. Currently, she is developing a new method for using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to study the dopaminergic system…
…unplanned pregnancies. However, there are significant variations in the incidence of teen pregnancy and STDs among rural and remote BC communities. Terrace, for example, has relatively high rates, while 100…
…and women of European descent. Therefore, using clinical targets for obesity developed from European populations may result in inappropriate screening for prevention of these diseases. Dr. Scott Lear’s research involves…
…to turn itself off once activated, Dr. Miller is comparing the immune responses of two groups: parents with a severe chronic stressor (a child undergoing cancer treatment), and parents of…
Research has shown that psychosocial treatments, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, can reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being of people who are experiencing a first psychotic episode. Yet, studies also show…
Substantial evidence associates physical inactivity with the development of several chronic diseases and premature mortality. Conversely, extensive research indicates physical activity helps prevent cardiovascular disease, obesity, stroke, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis…
…research program, Dr. Anastasiya Nyzhnyk is focusing on three of these genes: TNIP1, DUSP16 and TANK. Using mouse models and human cell lines, she is analyzing how the inactivation of…
Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium is a bacterium that causes gastroenteritis, a type of food poisoning characterized by abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most Salmonella infections arise from oral ingestion…
…abnormally, and bone marrow produces malignant white blood cells as a result. These cancerous cells accumulate, interfere with the body’s production of healthy blood cells, and make the body unable…
…studying genetic information on viral, bacterial and fungal infections that affect humans and animals. Researchers are using microarray technology to simultaneously examine thousands of genes. Karsten’s platform will be capable…