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The hierarchical structure and function of social support as a quality of life determinant among community dwelling older adults with chronic lung disease
Read moreThe number of older adults with chronic lung diseases, such as asthma and bronchitis, is steadily growing in BC. Spouses are often…
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The influence of alcohol on mood and cognition
Read moreTreatment of alcoholism is complicated by the fact that many alcoholics also suffer from depression. Ekin Blackwell wants to contribute to more…
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The involvement of phosphatidylcholine in the development of hepatic steatosis in children with cystic fibrosis
Read moreAlice Chen hopes to achieve a better understanding of what causes liver disease in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Liver disease –…
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The Perception and Utilization of Herbals and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAMs) Among Older Adults with Arthritis
Read moreResearch has shown that a growing number of older adults with chronic illness are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to…
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The role of BDNF in progesterone and estradiol effects on cell proliferation, survival and cell fate in the dentate gyrus of adult female rats following contusion
Read moreResearch has revealed that adult humans and all other mammals are unique in their ability to generate new brain cells as part…
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The role of cystine transport by the xCT protein in maintaining the brain antioxidant glutathione
Read moreAndy Shih’s Masters research focuses on preventing damage to cells in the central nervous system after a traumatic injury. Following such an…
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The Role of Homeobox Transcription Factors in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Function
Read moreFor her Master’s research, Rhonna Gurevich studied the prevention of apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cardiac cells. Now she’s examining the genes…
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The Role of Presenilin Genes in Learning and Memory in C. elegans may Reveal Early Occurring Memory Deficits in Alzheimer's Disease
Read moreJacqueline Rose aims to answer crucial questions about learning and memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In the later stages of the…