UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s
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UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s
Description
April 11, 2025
Researchers at UBC are on a mission to understand Alzheimer's resilience by creating mini human brains and studying how cells function in real time. Safeeya Pirani visits the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health to see how the cutting edge technology works, and how scientists are hoping to revolutionize treatment.
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UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s02:16 | April 11, 2025 -
Wen Wei Wang’s last dance02:15 | 8 hours ago -
NDP criticized for land deal negotiations02:10 | 8 hours ago -
Man receives lighter sentence due to arresting officers actions02:12 | 8 hours ago -
Whistler bear advocates say government holdup preventing cub rescues02:09 | 9 hours ago -
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BC Conservatives pledge to scrap bridge and build Massey Tunnel replacement02:20 | 9 hours ago -
Charges stayed in fatal Terrace hit-and-run02:30 | 10 hours ago -
Student information compromised in Burnaby School District data breach01:59 | 10 hours ago -
BC political party leaders face off in televised debate02:27 | October 15, 2026 -
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Lapu Lapu Day survivor seeks legal help to assist with ICBC no-fault insurance system02:32 | October 12, 2026 -
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Island First Nation calling for better protection of ancestral burial sites01:48 | October 10, 2026
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UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s02:16 | April 11, 2025
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Wen Wei Wang’s last dance02:15 | 8 hours ago
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NDP criticized for land deal negotiations02:10 | 8 hours ago
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Man receives lighter sentence due to arresting officers actions02:12 | 8 hours ago
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Whistler bear advocates say government holdup preventing cub rescues02:09 | 9 hours ago
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Vancouver police, school board investigating ‘disturbing online behaviour’02:01 | 9 hours ago
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BC Conservatives pledge to scrap bridge and build Massey Tunnel replacement02:20 | 9 hours ago
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Charges stayed in fatal Terrace hit-and-run02:30 | 10 hours ago
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Student information compromised in Burnaby School District data breach01:59 | 10 hours ago
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UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s
Description
April 11, 2025
Researchers at UBC are on a mission to understand Alzheimer's resilience by creating mini human brains and studying how cells function in real time. Safeeya Pirani visits the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health to see how the cutting edge technology works, and how scientists are hoping to revolutionize treatment.
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