Biology

Mehrbod Estaki’s academic career was inspired by personal experience with inflammatory bowel disease
Alumnus Matthew Glover bugs out over a world-class education in animal biology that’s right in his hometown
UBC research aims to help Canadian flax farmers

UBC research aims to help Canadian flax farmers

A UBC professor’s flax research could one day help Canadian farmers grow a car fender.

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UBC takes steps toward examining the DNA of the world’s wine regions

UBC takes steps toward examining the DNA of the world’s wine regions

UBC researchers are one step closer to identifying the biological personalities of the world’s greatest wines.

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UBC researchers determine vineyards adversely affect soil quality

UBC researchers determine vineyards adversely affect soil quality

Biologists from UBC’s Okanagan campus are digging under vineyards to see if the Okanagan’s grape industry is affecting soil quality.

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Some dietary fats still getting a bad rap, says UBC researcher

Some dietary fats still getting a bad rap, says UBC researcher

UBC research shows that some of the fats we consume are getting a raw deal when it comes to deciding what’s good for us.

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Slowing down ships saves whales

Slowing down ships saves whales

Endangered whale species and the marine traffic that threatens them can co-exist, UBC research shows.

Student wins international award at major conference

Student wins international award at major conference

Student wins international award at major conference

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Prolonged antibiotic use can accelerate diabetes, UBC study shows

Prolonged antibiotic use can accelerate diabetes, UBC study shows

A team of UBC researchers has found that gut bacteria are linked to the onset of Type 1 diabetes.

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Welcome to food

Welcome to food

BIOLOGIST SANJOY GHOSH is a rebel with a cause. Sure, his rebellion […]

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