Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

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UBCO honours this year’s most outstanding researchers
How humans and climate change affect our environment

How humans and climate change affect our environment

Doctoral student Melanie Dickie’s research explores how these factors combine to influence the natural world.

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Examining single molecules for infinite possibilities

Examining single molecules for infinite possibilities

Dr. Isaac Li, Assistant Professor in Chemistry, says research could lead to new disease treatment strategies.

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UBCO researcher shines a light on “nightmare” ooze killing cannabis plants
Red or white & green: How wine making fits into Earth Day

Red or white & green: How wine making fits into Earth Day

Dr. Jacques-Olivier Pesme of the UBC Wine Research Centre is watching the world change through a wine glass.

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Canadian gut health products may not provide the same benefits to immigrants, UBCO researchers say

Canadian gut health products may not provide the same benefits to immigrants, UBCO researchers say

UBC Okanagan researcher reveals how westernization may change the gut microbiome of Indian immigrants and increase their risk of inflammatory bowel disease

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UBCO students look up—way up—to gather research data
Arctic river channels changing due to climate change, scientists discover
Climate change is chasing away the salmon, so she’s chasing climate change

Climate change is chasing away the salmon, so she’s chasing climate change

Master’s graduate Janna Wale came to UBCO with one important question to answer, ‘Where are the salmon?’

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