Biology

Professional Master’s will train next generation of biotech experts

Professional Master’s will train next generation of biotech experts

UBC Okanagan’s MBtec is a 16-month, course-based program ready to welcome its first cohort of students in September

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Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health

Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health

UBC study says bears eating the fruit then eliminating the seeds aids germination and dispersal

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UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds

UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds

“Fish-hook” system holds promise for advanced materials and health-care applications

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UBCO gut health research moves from lab to real world

UBCO gut health research moves from lab to real world

New technology will leverage personal gut microbiome to treat conditions

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Q&A: Dr. Tal Avgar on his role in wildlife research and conservation at UBC Okanagan

Q&A: Dr. Tal Avgar on his role in wildlife research and conservation at UBC Okanagan

Dr. Tal Avgar is a quantitative wildlife ecologist who recently joined the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science as a grant-tenured faculty member in the Department of Biology. His research focuses on pressing issues such as woodland caribou recovery, and the empowerment of Indigenous-led conservation efforts. We connected with Dr. Avgar to learn more about […]

UBCO researchers identify best strategy to reduce human-bear conflict

UBCO researchers identify best strategy to reduce human-bear conflict

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.

UBCO experts on UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration

UBCO experts on UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration

UBCO experts are available to comment on how to restore and protect ecosystems, rewild gardens and create sustainable consumer behaviour to help achieve a greener relationship with the environment.

Academic excellence and volunteerism lead to prestigious Pushor Mitchell recognition

Academic excellence and volunteerism lead to prestigious Pushor Mitchell recognition

For as long as Rebecca Chadney can remember, she has loved both arts and sciences.

UBCO research shows a mother’s fat intake can impact infant infectious disease outcomes

UBCO research shows a mother’s fat intake can impact infant infectious disease outcomes

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.

Declining caribou population victim of ecological chain reaction

Declining caribou population victim of ecological chain reaction

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.