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New research shows hearing persists at end of life

New research shows hearing persists at end of life

Dr. Elizabeth Blundon and Dr. Lawrence Ward have evidence that some people may still be able to hear while in an unresponsive state at the end of their life.

Adult-born neurons keep growing and contributing to brain flexibility long after neurogenesis declines

Adult-born neurons keep growing and contributing to brain flexibility long after neurogenesis declines

New research by Dr. Jason Snyder shows neurons born in adulthood continue to grow and develop much longer than previously thought

UBC Psychology professors receive NSERC funding

UBC Psychology professors receive NSERC funding

Six psychology researchers were awarded funding to support their research discoveries.

Psychology researchers receive SSHRC funding to advance their research

Psychology researchers receive SSHRC funding to advance their research

Drs. Janet Werker and Sheila Woody awarded funding from the 2019-20 SSHRC partnership grant and partnership development grant competition.

Jiaying Zhao at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS).

Earth Day Q&A with Jiaying Zhao: The impact of scarcity on making sustainable purchasing decisions

Jiaying Zhao shares new research findings and some factors around making green consumer choices.

COVID-19: Studying risk and resilience in times of stress

COVID-19: Studying risk and resilience in times of stress

The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab is researching how people are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic—with the hopes that this information will help people over the coming months.

UBC health psychologists launch global research project to study the psychological impact of COVID-19

UBC health psychologists launch global research project to study the psychological impact of COVID-19

Dr. Anita Delongis and Dr. Nancy Sin want to know how people are coping with the Coronavirus disease pandemic.

New research: High sugar diet may impair metabolic health and maternal care after pregnancy

New research: High sugar diet may impair metabolic health and maternal care after pregnancy

The study investigated the effects of a high sugar diet on hormone levels and markers of metabolic function in female rats. 

New study looks at the effects of aging on testosterone in the brain

New study looks at the effects of aging on testosterone in the brain

This research raises the possibility that some areas of the brain have the capacity to buffer themselves against drops in testosterone in the blood by simply making their own.

Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep

Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep

New research from PhD Student Marlise Hofer and and Associate Professor Frances Chen suggests that the scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep.