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The effects of Sexualized Images and Stress on Body Image and Dieting: An Evolutionary Perspective
Read moreWhy are so many women preoccupied with being thin? And why does this pre-occupation lead to eating disorders in certain women? Dr.…
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The evaluation of human telemanipulation under spatial misalignment conditions in minimally invasive surgery
Read moreBin Zheng isn’t daunted by challenge. At 16, he entered medical school. By age 27, he was a specialist in pediatric orthopedic…
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The Genome Sciences Centre: a platform for large-scale high-throughput genomics in British Columbia
Read moreOur genes play a major role in our health and in our susceptibility to disease. In fact, the course of every disease…
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Marco Marra
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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…