Yeast

Dr. Corey Nislow and his team are sending yeast and algae into space aboard Artemis 1. Credit: Justin Ohata/UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences

UBC scientist is sending yeast and algae to space on Artemis 1

UBC pharmaceutical sciences professor Dr. Corey Nislow is sending yeast and algae cultures into space, in a pod not much bigger than a shoebox, to study the effects of cosmic rays and near zero gravity on living organisms.

Aug 23, 2022

New study finds contaminants in many generic drugs may have harmful effects

New study finds contaminants in many generic drugs may have harmful effects

Contaminants in generic medications used to treat conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stomachaches and heartburn may cause damage to DNA, affect basic cell functions and even increase a person’s risk of cancer, according to a new UBC study. 

Jun 15, 2021

Researchers are studying if yeast can protect astronauts from space radiation. Credit: Justin Ohata/UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences

UBC researcher studies yeast to protect astronauts from space radiation

Corey Nislow is not an astronaut, but if humanity makes it to Mars safely, he will have played a vital role.

Dec 16, 2019

Corey Nislow with wife and colleague

Yeast, the final frontier

UBC researcher is sending yeast to the International Space Station to learn about genetics and the environment.

Sep 16, 2014 - by Jessica Werb