Biology
UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds
November 27, 2024
“Fish-hook” system holds promise for advanced materials and health-care applications
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Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
UBCO gut health research moves from lab to real world
November 21, 2024
New technology will leverage personal gut microbiome to treat conditions
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
People, climate to intensify pressure on popular provincial parks
May 27, 2024
UBCO researchers caution about the balance between seeking or protecting nature
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander
May 16, 2024
Study includes implications for climate resilience, adaptation after fire or flood
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Posted in Biology, Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Deer are expanding north, and that’s not good for caribou
April 25, 2024
Researchers say warming climate allowing deer to expand their range
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Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers
April 19, 2024
Reforestation requires decades to support southern mountain caribou, UBCO research shows
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Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Restoring nature’s broken links to help wildlife
April 16, 2024
UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Adam Ford sees his research directly impact animals in the field.
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystems Services (BRAES), Profile, Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)
Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year
April 16, 2024
UBCO researchers recognized for outstanding work and scholarly activity
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Posted in Biology, Economics, Philosophy and Political Science, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release, Psychology
UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests
February 13, 2024
Mucus contains vital data to help address diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer
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Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?
January 31, 2024
UBCO researchers investigate whether farmers should just let it bee
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Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release