Chemistry

Testing for smoke taint in Okanagan wines

Testing for smoke taint in Okanagan wines

UBCO researcher puts chemical markers to the test

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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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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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Dr. Tamara Freeman shares the magic of chemistry with her students

Dr. Tamara Freeman shares the magic of chemistry with her students

Associate Professor of Teaching wears her passion for teaching on her sleeve.

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Dr. Thu-Thuy Dang looks to the power of plants

Dr. Thu-Thuy Dang looks to the power of plants

Michael Smith Health Research scholar investigates anti-cancer compounds found in nature.

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Dr. Thu-Thuy Dang looks to the power of plants

Dr. Thu-Thuy Dang looks to the power of plants

Michael Smith Health Research scholar investigates anti-cancer compounds found in nature.

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UBC invites wine lovers to learn and wine taste virtually

UBC invites wine lovers to learn and wine taste virtually

Celebrate National Rosé Day with local wineries at a free wine tasting event What: Rosés of the Okanagan, virtual wine tasting event Who: Winemakers, winery owners, UBC alumni and wine experts When: Saturday, June 12 starting at 4:30 p.m. Where: Zoom webinar UBC’s alumni association is raising a glass to toast the university’s many alumni […]

Dr. Isaac Li studies a cell’s sense of touch through designer DNA

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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Could breadfruit be the next superfood? UBC researchers say yes

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.

UBC researchers develop strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint

UBC researchers develop strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint

It’s a problem plaguing grape-growers worldwide—in an ever-changing climate, how can they protect their crops from the undesirable effects of wildfire smoke exposure.