Feature Stories
Unravelling the mystery behind Alzheimer’s resilience
Why do some people exhibit the same brain pathology as patients with Alzheimer’s disease, but experience no symptoms? UBC researchers are on a bold mission to answer this question — and revolutionize treatment.
How does memory work?
Scientists at UBC are revealing how the brain creates, stores and retrieves memories, opening the door to new treatments for PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease and autism spectrum disorder.
Rethinking early-life brain injury
Early-life brain injury affects thousands of newborns every year in Canada, often with serious consequences. UBC researchers are changing how we understand and treat these injuries — and giving new hope to patients and their families.
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