genomics

UBC research shows wastewater genomic testing can effectively track COVID-19 variants of concern within a region

Wastewater testing can accurately and rapidly identify levels of COVID-19 infections in the community, including the rise of variants of concern, suggests new research led by UBC professor Dr. Ryan Ziels.

Jul 12, 2021

DNA genotyping and sequencing. Courtesy National Cancer Institute via Unsplash.

DNA testing could help in COVID-19 patient care

UBC’s Dr. William Gibson discusses how human DNA testing could improve outcomes for patients with COVID-19.

Apr 23, 2020

How to make high-end perfumes without whale barf

University of British Columbia researchers have identified a gene in balsam fir trees that could facilitate cheaper and more sustainable production of plant-based fixatives and scents used in the fragrance industry and reduce the need for ambergris, a substance harvested from whale barf.

Apr 5, 2012

Neuroethicist recommends guidelines on reporting research incidental findings

UBC Neurology Prof. Judy Illes is among 25 international leading researchers recommending the handling of incidental findings in genomic research in a paper published online today in the journal Genetics in Medicine.

Mar 21, 2012

UBC researchers to sequence Chardonnay genome

The University of British Columbia’s Wine Research Centre has launched an international collaboration with the Australian Wine Research Institute to sequence the Chardonnay grape genome.

Jan 18, 2012

Genome of blue stain fungus evolved to bypass tree defense in mountain pine beetle epidemic: UBC research

The genome of the fungus that helps mountain pine beetles infect and kill lodgepole pines has been decoded in a University of British Columbia study.

Jan 24, 2011

Genomic ‘haircut’ makes world’s tiniest genome even smaller: UBC research

The world’s tiniest nuclear genome appears to have “snipped off the ends” of its chromosomes and evolved into a lean, mean, genome machine that infects human cells, according to research published today by University of British Columbia scientists.

Sep 20, 2010