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From Imposter Syndrome to Expert Grubber

Science Borealis 5 Comments Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education, and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Guest contributors

This December, Science Borealis is excited to feature a series of stories developed for a story-telling event held at the […]

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How genomics could help protect B.C.’s redcedars

UBC Faculty of Science General Science
Western redcedar (Thuja plicata) is found from northern California to Haida Gwaii. The trees can live more than 1,000 years, but are increasingly under threat from climate change. Photo: istock/Dave Hutchison Photography.A collaboration among UBC, the B.C. Ministry of Forests and industry uses targeted genome sequencing to produce resilient western redcedar seedlingsBy Geoff GilliardThere is a...

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Hiding in plain sight: Placentas in regenerative medicine

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
A photo of Marcella Townsend following treatment for severe facial burns using placenta-derived grafts. Credit: Kendrick Brinson/The New York Times/Redux Millions of placentas are discarded annually around the world. Given the regenerative medical potential demonstrated by placenta-derived tissue over the years, this is quite an unfortunate statistic. First used in 1910, placenta-derived tissue was abandoned...

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Companion Animal Psychology Book Club November 2024

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
"At last, a brilliant voice to give cats the recognition they deserve."--Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, coauthors of The Genius of Dogs.By Zazie Todd, PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.This month, the Animal Book Club is reading The Hidden Language of...

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Stand Type Transitions: Understanding the Dynamics of Boreal Forest Recovery after Wildfires | Webinar

fRI Research Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Join Dr. Nasim Kheirkhah Ghehi on Wednesday, December 11 at 10am MT for a presentation on which forest types are susceptible to post-fire compositional shifts, and which are resilient. Register Now Wildfires play a pivotal role in shaping the ecological dynamics and resilience of boreal forests, driving significant shifts in tree species composition across disturbed...

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Answering Questions About Dog and Cat Behaviour

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Zazie and Kristi answer questions about dog and cat behaviour in this episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation which was recorded live.By Zazie Todd PhDWatch episode 21 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app (Apple), or read highlights of the conversation below. About...

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How to bridge the natural sciences research-to-action gap

UBC Faculty of Science General Science
Drs. Fiona Beaty (left) and Alex Moore (right) are conducting their conservation research in collaboration with the people in the ecosystems they’re studying to develop findings in a more meaningful way.Less emphasis on publishing, more relationship building with Indigenous communities neededBy Geoff GilliardFrom the humid mangrove forests of American Samoa to the cold waters of Canada’s...

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