Biology

UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests

UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests

Mucus contains vital data to help address diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer

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Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?

Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?

UBCO researchers investigate whether farmers should just let it bee

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New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya

New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya

As protective trees are damaged, landscapes change, lions adapt their diet

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Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity

Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity

New BRAES director Dr. Adam Ford hopes UBC Okanagan research will lead the way for protecting local ecosystems.

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UBCO researcher investigates how panda cubs communicate with their mother

UBCO researcher investigates how panda cubs communicate with their mother

Baby calls are essential for survival of endangered animals

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UBC experts on wildfires and associated issues

UBC experts on wildfires and associated issues

Topics range from wildfire preparedness, mapping and recovery

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Undergraduate students think big with living light bulb

Undergraduate students think big with living light bulb

UBCO iGEM project shines light on the climate crisis.

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UBCO researcher swings the pendulum on fibre intake

UBCO researcher swings the pendulum on fibre intake

Should someone with inflammatory bowel disease re-introduce fibre to their diet?

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An Indigenous approach to understanding water

An Indigenous approach to understanding water

Graduate students Dawn Machin and Sarah Alexis are incorporating traditional Indigenous knowledge into their research about our relationship with water.

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Call for Canada to braid Indigenous rights with endangered species law

Call for Canada to braid Indigenous rights with endangered species law

Indigenous leaders, UBCO researchers say current recovery targets do not support culturally vital harvest

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