Biology

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.

UBCO researcher shines a light on “nightmare” ooze killing cannabis plants

UBCO researcher shines a light on “nightmare” ooze killing cannabis plants

Team identifies black root rot threatening crops in a BC production facility

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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Guilherme Durvan António Zandamela is excelling at undergraduate research

Guilherme Durvan António Zandamela is excelling at undergraduate research

Biochemistry student is on the path to becoming a scientist thanks to UBCO’s undergraduate research opportunities.

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Dr. Fabio Mologni is exploring biological invaders

Dr. Fabio Mologni is exploring biological invaders

Postdoctoral Fellow is discovering how non-native species become invasive in our increasingly interconnected world.

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Tiny receptors might be key to preventing progression of brain cancer

Tiny receptors might be key to preventing progression of brain cancer

UBCO research aims to understand the aggressive spread of brain tumours

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UBCO team shines at international event with a living light bulb

UBCO team shines at international event with a living light bulb

Students win gold with their bright idea to tackle the climate crisis

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Canada’s mountains feeling the heat of climate change

Canada’s mountains feeling the heat of climate change

Annual ‘State of the Mountains’ report indicates our mountains aren’t immune from drastic weather systems plaguing the globe.

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Global population is expected to reach 8 billion next week

Global population is expected to reach 8 billion next week

UBCO sustainability researchers chime in about the world’s burgeoning population

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Work Study opens new doors for undergraduates

Work Study opens new doors for undergraduates

UBCO’s Work Study program gives students a financial boost while equipping them with professional skills.

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