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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This summer, Master of Biotechnology student Simran Kaur is working with Canurta Therapeutics, in Dr. Tariq Akhtar's lab at #UofG, to identify promising plant-derived anti-inflammatory compounds and make them easier to produce at scale. 🌿 www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202... @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Simran Kaur works in Dr. Tariqu Akhtar's lab
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Researchers with #UofG's Centre for Biodiversity Genomics explain how they can identify hundreds of aquatic creatures through eDNA that traditional methods can't pick up. @cbg-uofg.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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There's a hidden world beneath Ontario's rivers — and it's disappearing | CBC News
Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they ...
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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
How does vision impact our balance? 👟 Research led by PhD candidate Kristen De Melo and Dr. Lori Ann Vallis found that vision influences movement and balance in adults, and that women and men respond differently to visual cues. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202... @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Reflective markers on a research participantResearch participant stands in front of a screen showing a boardwalk
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Researchers will explore strengthening health care and food systems, advancing responsible technology use and Indigenous-led water stewardship, reflecting the strength and diversity of research excellence at #UofG @uofgresearch.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social
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U of G Receives $5.3M in Federal, CRC Funding
From strengthening health care and food systems to advancing responsible technology use and Indigenous-led water stewardship, University of Guelph researchers and their projects will be supported by…
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Resistance to antifungal medications is growing. Now, #UofG researchers have developed a faster way to identify the genetic vulnerabilities of Candida fungi, which could lead to brand new treatments. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social uoguel.ph/vze5i
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Faster Gene Screening Method Targets Deadly Fungus
U of G researchers are using CRISPR interference to spot genetic vulnerabilities in Candida albicans, a leading cause of life-threatening infections.
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U of G Research @uofgresearch.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The Research in Focus photo contest is open! #UofG faculty, staff, students and postdocs: capture your research and show how #UofGResearch is making a real-world impact and improving life. Enter to win cash prizes. Submit by Nov 6. Learn more: uoguel.ph/pmgwb
A graphic for the 2026 Research in Focus photo contest.
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The University of Guelph is pleased to announce that Dr. Mazyar Fallah has been named vice-president (research and innovation), serving a five-year term effective May 25. Learn more: uoguel.ph/ohs0u
Dr. Mazyar Fallah poses for a photo outside the Summerlee Science Complex on sunny day, wearing a suit and a purple tie.
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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Antifungal resistance isn’t just about one gene.🧬 Researchers led by PhD student Nick Gervais & @shapirorebecca.bsky.social have developed a new CRISPR tool that can control multiple genes at once in fungal pathogens. SCRIBE🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202... @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Dish with cultured c. albicansNick Gervais in the lab
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
New federal funding will help #UofG researchers develop sensing technologies to track water quality, predict floods, detect waterborne diseases and control spills in watersheds. @uofgresearch.bsky.social news.uoguelph.ca/2026/04/u-of...
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New Funding to Support Training in Environmental Monitoring
Dr. David McCarthy has received funding to train highly qualified personnel using Internet of Things (IoT)-based environmental sensing.
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
#UofG researchers have received federal funding to support a multidisciplinary program that will train the next generation of experts in environmental sensing, real-time monitoring and control technologies. Learn more: uoguel.ph/c8w5i @uofgresearch.bsky.social
A person wearing a high-visibility vest stands by the edge of a river, using a tool to collect a water sample. Lush green trees line the opposite bank of the river.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
#UofG researchers are investigating “anti-adhesives” compounds that can disarm dangerous bacteria by preventing them from sticking to our bodies. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social news.uoguelph.ca/2026/04/rese...
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U of G Researchers Say ‘Anti-Adhesives’ Can Disarm Drug-Resistant Bacteria
A naturally occurring fatty acid may help in the fight in MRSA bacterial infections, commonly known as “staph,” which causes serious infections and hospital outbreaks.
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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Instead of trying to kill dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria, a team led by Dr. Georgina Cox is exploring another approach: disarming it. The team has identified a promising “anti-adhesive” compound found naturally in plants. 🗞️ news.uoguelph.ca/2026/04/rese... @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Dr. Georgina Cox looks into a robotic lab tool
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
#UofG researchers have identified a natural compound that can disarm drug-resistant bacteria by preventing them from sticking to and spreading within our bodies. Learn more: uoguel.ph/zltj7 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
A person wearing glasses and a lab coat is working in a laboratory, handling trays within a machine. The setting includes scientific equipment.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Dr. Stephen Henighan, a scholar of Canadian and global literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, recently spoke on "The Brian Crombie Hour" about his essays on Canadian culture. Watch the full interview at uoguel.ph/5e9gc. @uofguelph.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Dr. Stephen Henighan, professor in the School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, looking at the camera.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
From studying turnover in Canadian health care to brain injuries in athletes, #UofG researchers will advance global health projects thanks to new CIHR funding. The CIHR funds research with great potential to improve our understanding of human health. Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2026/03/u-of...
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U of G Researchers Receive More Than $2.5 M for Global Health Projects
University of Guelph researchers have received more than $2,567,000 in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The CIHR funds research with the greatest potential to improve our...
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
#UofG’s Dr. Kari Dunfield has received funding to help Canadian farmers grow wheat more sustainably by improving fertilizer efficiency, soil health and the wheat microbiome. Learn more: uoguel.ph/buwka @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Researcher dressed in blue collar shirt and sunglasses samples soil on a green field.
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U of G Research @uofgresearch.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
“Collaboration between academia, industry and government is critical for developing innovative, sustainable solutions to complex agricultural challenges,” says Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president, research and innovation.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Dr. Rozita Dara will represent #UofG among a group of international partners using data and AI to accelerate digital transformation in agriculture. @uofgresearch.bsky.social Learn more:
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U of G Advances Agriculture Data Through Horizon Europe Consortium
A University of Guelph researcher is bringing their expertise to a collaborative international project aimed at improving data-driven decision making in agriculture. Dr. Rozita Dara…
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Researchers at #UofG’s G. Magnotta Research Lab have developed a biosensor with the potential to revolutionize the way Lyme disease is detected, making at-home testing a future possibility. Learn more: uoguel.ph/r8rp7 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Two individuals in a laboratory setting are engaged in conversation. One is wearing a white coat, and various lab equipment, such as test tubes and boxes, are visible on shelves and tables around them.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
#UofG | Lessons from farmer-led research in Cuba support gender equity in academia. “Women often bring a different lens to agricultural science," says Dr. Erin Nelson. @uofgresearch.bsky.social
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Advancing Gender Equity in Agricultural Sciences
Like many STEM disciplines, the agricultural sciences remain male-dominated, from faculty to students to the curriculum.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
We humans have a lot in common with cats - including much of our biology and susceptibility to cancer, writes @ontvetcollege.bsky.social researcher Dr. Geoff Wood in a new @ca.theconversation.com commentary. @ovcpettrust.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social theconversation.com/what-pet-cat...
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What pet cats can tell us about human cancer
A new study isolated DNA from the tumours of 500 cats across 13 different tumour types and mapped the sequence of 1,000 genes often found mutated in human cancers.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
New federal funding to expand capacity at #UofG's Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. The CBG uses advanced genetic tools to help identify species and support conservation efforts worldwide. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social news.uoguelph.ca/2026/03/u-of...
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New Funding to Transform U of G Biodiversity Genomics Hub
Funding will help expand infrastructure at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, a research hub using genetic tools to identify species around the world.
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
#UofG’s Dr. Paul Hebert has been awarded more than $9.2M from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to expand infrastructure and capacity at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Learn more: uoguel.ph/vmb66 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social
A person is standing in front of a wall displaying framed pictures of insects, including beetles and other various species.
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