Biology
Dr. Fabio Mologni is exploring biological invaders
By Viola Cohen on December 12, 2022
Postdoctoral Fellow is discovering how non-native species become invasive in our increasingly interconnected world.
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Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Profile
Tiny receptors might be key to preventing progression of brain cancer
By Patty Wellborn on December 12, 2022
UBCO research aims to understand the aggressive spread of brain tumours
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Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
UBCO team shines at international event with a living light bulb
By Patty Wellborn on November 28, 2022
Students win gold with their bright idea to tackle the climate crisis
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Canada’s mountains feeling the heat of climate change
By Viola Cohen on November 22, 2022
Annual ‘State of the Mountains’ report indicates our mountains aren’t immune from drastic weather systems plaguing the globe.
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Posted in Biology, Campus Feature, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Global population is expected to reach 8 billion next week
By David Trifunov on November 7, 2022
UBCO sustainability researchers chime in about the world’s burgeoning population
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Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Philosophy and Political Science, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Advisory, School of Engineering, School of Nursing
Missing grizzly bear toes result in call to change practices
By Patty Wellborn on August 25, 2022
UBCO researcher urges a need to delay trapping season
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
UBCO researchers identify best strategy to reduce human-bear conflict
By Nathan Skolski on June 17, 2021
Conservationists have long warned of the dangers associated with bears becoming habituated to life in urban areas. Yet, it appears the message hasn’t gotten through to everyone.
Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Releases, Research, Spotlight
UBCO receives funding for high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research
By Jenny Matechuk on May 31, 2021
UBCO receives $250K through New Frontiers in Research Fund (2020 Exploration Stream) to study the seasonal impacts of microplastic inhalation on health.
Posted in Announcements, Biology, Funding, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, School of Engineering | Tagged Awards, funding
UBCO research shows a mother’s fat intake can impact infant infectious disease outcomes
By Patty Wellborn on April 14, 2021
A team of UBC Okanagan researchers has determined that the type of fats a mother consumes while breastfeeding can have long-term implications on her infant’s gut health.
Posted in Biology, Media Releases, Research
Declining caribou population victim of ecological chain reaction
By Patty Wellborn on March 18, 2021
A new study comparing decades of environmental monitoring records has confirmed that Canada’s caribou are not faring as well as other animals like moose and wolves in the same areas—and also teased out why.
Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Media Releases, Research
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