microbiology

Researchers capture first glimpse of important, abundant ocean microbe

Researchers capture first glimpse of important, abundant ocean microbe

A rare microbe that was once thought to be insignificant has turned out to be one of the most abundant single-celled hunters in the ocean, and a team of researchers led by UBC have captured the first glimpse of these elusive predators.

Nov 22, 2016

New weapon in the fight against malnutrition

New weapon in the fight against malnutrition

UBC scientists have opened the doors to new research into malnutrition by creating an animal model that replicates the imbalance of gut bacteria associated with the difficult-to-treat disease.

Aug 4, 2015

“David and Goliath” viruses shed light on the origin of jumping genes: UBC study

University of British Columbia researchers have identified a small virus that attacks another virus more than 100 times its own size, rescuing the infected zooplankton from certain death. The discovery provides clues to the evolutionary origin of some jumping genes found in other organisms.

Mar 3, 2011

UBC gains $5.4 million for microbiome research from CIHR, Genome BC

The University of British Columbia today welcomed the announcement of $5.4 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Genome British Columbia for research into how micro-organisms affect human health.

Oct 14, 2010

“Little brown balls” tie malaria and algae to common ancestor: UBC research

Inconspicuous “little brown balls” in the ocean have helped settle a long-standing debate about the origin of malaria and the algae responsible for toxic red tides, according to a new study by University of British Columbia researchers.

Jun 1, 2010

UBC researchers identify key behaviour of immune response to Listeria

A team of University of British Columbia microbiologists has identified a key defence mechanism used by the immune system against Listeria with strong implications for the future development of vaccines. […]

Oct 5, 2009