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The role of RNA in the evolution of life
One of the fundamental issues facing biology is the question of our origins. Despite the fact that…
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Using linked administrative data to understand the interacting effects of school readiness, family, neighbourhood and school characteristics on children's early academic achievement – enhancing the to …
There is a strong relationship between education and health. People with lower levels of education demonstrate poorer…
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Why are women at increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer? Is inflammation the missing link?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of respiratory diseases—such as chronic bronchitis…
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A molecular picture of the innate immune response to Salmonella: quantitative proteomic and cell biological analysis of Salmonella vacuole development
Salmonella bacteria reside in the intestines of animals and can be transmitted to humans via contaminated food…
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Access to care at the end of life: encounters between home care nurses and family caregivers
An important social change of the last quarter century has been a shift in the setting for…
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Access to kidney transplantation in British Columbia and Alberta
In Canada, there are large regional disparities in the waiting times for kidney transplantation. Previous studies show…
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An interdisciplinary research program for evidence-based public health interventions and policy for illicit drugs in BC and Canada
The use of illicit drugs in Canada is associated with substantial, widespread consequences, including high rates of…
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Creation and function of neighborhoods in eukaryotic chromosomes: regulation by SWR1-Com, a desposition complex for histone variant H2A.Z
Chromatin is the complex of DNA and protein material that make up chromosomes, home to the genetic…
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Evaluating socioeconomic status differences in patient preferences for asthma therapy using discrete choice experimentation
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting Canadians. Despite the availability of effective therapies…
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Gender and ethnic differences in treatment seeking for acute coronary syndromes
Important advances in the diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks have resulted in a growing majority of…
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Improving the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A controlled evaluation of a new behavioural treatment
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common consequence of life-threatening traumatic events (e.g., road traffic collisions, military…
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Investigating the molecular basis of collagen's finely tuned stability with single-molecule manipulation techniques
Collagen is the fundamental structural protein in our bodies, which means changes in its chemical composition can…
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