‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment
An international study involving researchers from UBC Okanagan has shown that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, may be a valuable tool for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Walk-in well-being clinic permanently open for business
What began as a five-week pilot project to gauge demand for no-barrier mental health services has evolved into a permanent walk-in-wellness clinic on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
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Do our mountains matter?
New reporting led by UBC researchers is examining how changing conditions of Canada’s mountainous regions may impact the rest of the country.
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Do our mountains matter?
New reporting led by UBC researchers is examining how changing conditions of Canada’s mountainous regions may impact the rest of the country.
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UBC event explores labour challenges in Okanagan
The Okanagan Valley has seen its fair share of labour disputes over the past few years. A number of groups, including casino workers and bus drivers have walked off the job in protest of wages and working conditions.
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Researchers team up to protect BC’s forested watersheds
BC’s forests and watersheds have taken a beating over the past few years.
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Researchers team up to protect BC’s forested watersheds
BC’s forests and watersheds have taken a beating over the past few years.
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Do additives help the soil?
A UBC researcher is using her latest study to question whether soil additives are worth their salt.
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‘Seeing the light’ behind radiation therapy
Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in a new study from UBC Okanagan and Duke University, researchers have developed a system they say may improve the ability to maximize radiation doses to cancer tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy ones.
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UBC Okanagan hosts data science event
Data is everywhere—and data analysis affects the way society approaches problems and develops solutions. Advancements in areas like data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the ways we learn, do business and get around town.
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