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health1 year ago•2 min saved

"Potential Transmission of Alzheimer's Disease Through Medical Procedures"

A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests that Alzheimer's disease may be spread through blood transfusions and transplants of biological matter from individuals with hereditary Alzheimer's to healthy individuals. Lab experiments with mice and stem cells showed that healthy mice developed signs of cognitive decline and brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's after receiving stem cells from Alzheimer's-carrying mice. This challenges previous assumptions about the disease's pathology and suggests the need for better screening of donors for Alzheimer's in blood, organ, and tissue transplants.

via Futurism|

#alzheimers-disease #blood-transfusions #health

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Surprising Origins of Earth's First Continents

A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests that the first continents formed through the magmatism of Earth’s current crust’s precursor, known as TTGs, ruling out the need for meteorites or subduction zones. The research indicates that TTG rocks formed from a slow burial, thickening, and melting of precursor crust, disproving the idea that they could’ve formed from subduction zones. This discovery sheds light on the mysterious origin of Earth’s continents during the Archean Eon, challenging previous theories and providing new insights into the formation of the planet's early land masses.

via Yahoo Life|

#archean-eon #continental-formation #earths-crust

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"UBC Climbs to 34th Place in QS World University Rankings 2024"

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has climbed to 34th place in the QS World University Rankings, marking its first entry into the top 40. UBC ranks third among Canadian institutions and excels in categories such as academic reputation and international research partnerships. The university's commitment to sustainability has also played a significant role in its improved ranking. UBC actively implements initiatives to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions, and waste, while fostering ecological well-being on campus.

via UBC News|

#academic-reputation #education #international-research-partnerships