UBCO researchers evaluate the effects of fish oil supplementation on infants during breastfeeding
Letting nature take its course may be the best advice for nursing mothers, according to researchers from UBC Okanagan. Their findings show taking fish oil supplements while nursing may not be beneficial and may even negatively impact babies’ immunity.
Dr. Isaac Li studies a cell’s sense of touch through designer DNA
The Canada Research Chair develops shapeshifting DNA molecules in order to study developmental and disease processes.
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Research and local partnerships the top priorities for UBCO’s new Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
It was a summer to remember for UBC Okanagan’s newly-minted Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.
UBCO researchers concerned about important prey and predator species in post-fire logging areas
New research from UBC Okanagan shows that salvage logging on land damaged by wildfires has negative impacts on a variety of animals.
Could breadfruit be the next superfood? UBC researchers say yes
A fruit used for centuries in countries around the world is getting the nutritional thumbs-up from a team of British Columbia researchers.
State of the Mountains highlights highs and lows of climate change
While many know of the canary in the coal mine analogy, a team of researchers are using Canada’s mountain ranges as their canary. And, like the coal miners, they say Canadians should be worried.
UBCO sustainability researchers share tips for keeping parks pristine this Labour Day long weekend
The last long weekend of the summer is approaching and many will seek refuge in nature. However, this doesn’t bring comfort to all. Conservationists and border communities on provincial and national parks are concerned about increased visits and cavalier attitudes toward protected spaces.