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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 1d

DYK that fish can tell how each other were raised?🐟

A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks.

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Dept. of Integrative Biology @integrativebiology.bsky.social · 6d

Today we honour the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who had roots here at UofG. May her global legacy remind us that the power of science, compassion & action truly can change the world.

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Dr. Mike Tymko, who was awarded $100,000 from @braincanada.bsky.social for his research on how cannabis consumption alters blood flow to the brain.🧠

Read more at: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 7d

How does intensive farming affect fish health?🐟

A study by @integrativebiology.bsky.social's Dr. Fred Laberge, Dr. Nick Bernier & PhD grad Dr. Pria Mahabir examined the brain size of creek chub from streams across southern Ontario to find out.

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Researchers collecting samples from a stream

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 8d

#UofG | “We’re not stamp-collecting here.”

Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei speaks to @theatlantic.com about capturing Earth's biodiversity and using technology to catalogue all life.

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Read more: www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...

The Machines Finding Life That Humans Can’t See

A suite of technologies are helping taxonomists speed up species identification.

www.theatlantic.com

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 9d

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 13d

"CBG is strengthening global biodiversity research empowering the next generation of scientists to better understand, document and protect the natural world.”

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In Peru and Ghana, U of G Experts Share DNA Technology with New Crop of Scientists

At the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG), sharing scientific knowledge through training and outreach is a core tenet. The national research facility, founded by Dr. Paul Hebert at the University…

news.uoguelph.ca

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to Dr. Ashleigh Domingo from Human Health Sciences and Dr. Jess Haines from Family Relations and Applied Nutrition!

University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 12d

#UofG researchers are working with community members to make healthy eating more accessible. New federal funding will allow the Food Uniting Neighbours project to expand strategies that reduce barriers to nutritious and affordable food.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/swwb3

A long table lined with fresh produce—pumpkins, apples, squash, grapes, avocados, cauliflower, and more—sits inside a community centre. Handmade signs list prices and origins, such as “Avocados – Mexico – $0.71–1.10” and “Zucchini Singles – $0.87.” In the background are bright red storage bins and signage for Station #2.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 13d

Our next One Health seminar is Wed. October 8, 12:30 in McLaughlin Library Room 384 or on Teams!

Dr. Shane Bateman @ontvetcollege.bsky.social will speak on "Breaking the silos: Understanding violence through a One Health-One Welfare lens."

Free pizza!

More info or to register: uoguel.ph/s1osr

Dr. Shane Bateman is an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. The seminar is hosted by the One Health Institute at the University of Guelph.

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 13d

This summer, #UofG researchers travelled to Peru & Ghana to share DNA barcoding expertise. Through hands-on training, graduate students & professionals learned how to identify species using DNA technology to strengthen biodiversity research.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/zg3s5

A group of scientists in lab coats attentively watching a colleague giving a presentation in a laboratory equipped with various scientific instruments.

Scientists in lab coats and gloves engaged in a group examination of test samples on a table.

A group of professionals in lab coats engaged in a discussion around a laboratory table equipped with scientific supplies.

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · Sep 3

There’s still time to register for the Institute for LIFE Symposium!🩺

🗓️Sept. 25 at the Arboretum

Presented by Human Health Sciences, in celebration of the launch of the Institute for Lifestyle Integration of Food and Exercise!

Free and open to all. RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Research Innovation Office, University of Guelph @createdatguelph.bsky.social · 23d

Attention U of G grad students - the Infographics in Practice Program is back! Check out last year's final infographics and this year's application instructions at uoguel.ph/InfographicsInPractice. Apply by September 26th 📅

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We are looking for graduate students to create infographics about: climate smart agriculture; biodiversity & ecosystem management; pathogens & pandemic preparedness; resilient supply chains; agricultural technologies. Select a topic and complete the application survey by Sept 26th. Develop your infographic with support from the organizing team. Submit your first draft by Oct 17th and final draft by Oct 31st. Receive a $150 honorarium and compete for an additional $100 bonus award.

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 29d

CBS is launching the Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences!🧬

This new course-based master’s is a first of its kind in Canada, blending molecular biology with emerging fields, such as AI-driven drug discovery, stem cell research & immunology.

uoguelph.ca/programs/mas...

New! Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 29d

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 29d

#UofG | “We don’t have a silver bullet yet, but there are some positive signs.”

Dr. Brian Husband and student researchers discuss work to save nearly extinct American chestnut trees with @nationalobserver.com.

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Read more: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/09/n...

Students' last stand to protect Ontario's vanishing chestnut trees

This summer, a pair of undergraduate students from the University of Guelph are travelling through the province's forests in search of American chestnut trees — a once-dominant species in the region w...

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · Sep 4

#UofG researchers are surveying southern Ontario’s American chestnut trees, tracking the health of the trees nearly wiped out by a fungus in the 1900s.

Without intervention, the trees could be extinct in 150 years.

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Learn more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/into...

Researchers Track Nearly Extinct American Chestnut Trees

University of Guelph researchers have spent the summer in the field, tracking, tagging and photographing the nearly extinct American chestnut tree.

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, named to the Royal Society of Canada as a Member of the Society’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists!👏

The Royal Society is Canada’s most esteemed body of scholars, researchers and artists.

news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · Sep 3

There’s still time to register for the Institute for LIFE Symposium!🩺

🗓️Sept. 25 at the Arboretum

Presented by Human Health Sciences, in celebration of the launch of the Institute for Lifestyle Integration of Food and Exercise!

Free and open to all. RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · Sep 3

CBS Graduate Students: Don’t miss the next Grad Chats: Scholarship Applications event!

Learn how to find scholarship opportunities and write compelling proposals.

🗓️Sept. 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
📌SSC 1511 and online via Zoom

Watch your email for more info.

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CBS Grad Chats Series: Scholarship Applications

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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · Sep 3

CBG joined the buzz at Guelph Bug Day, an annual celebration of all things insect- and arachnid-related.

Read the article 🔗 bit.ly/bugday2025

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#ScienceForAll #Outreach #GuelphBugDay2025

CBG Joins the Buzz: Celebrating Insects at Guelph Bug Day – Centre for Biodiversity Genomics

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · Aug 29

#UofG | “Everybody can do a little bit, and it would make a big difference.”

Dr. Ryan Norris speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about the need for a coordinated effort to save monarch butterflies.

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Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...

Co-ordinated plan needed to save ‘alarmingly low’ monarch butterfly population: study

Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss.

www.ctvnews.ca

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · Sep 2

#UofG | "This is the age of bio-diversity."

Dr. Paul Hebert speaks to Vox about the exciting work he and his colleagues at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics are doing uncovering millions of species.

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The search for Earth’s most mysterious creatures is turning up extraordinary results

We still haven’t documented 90 percent of animals on Earth

www.vox.com

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · Aug 27

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · Aug 27

How do social & environmental factors shape the gut microbiome of bats?🦇

A study led by Dr. Eleonore Lebeuf-Taylor @integrativebiology.bsky.social reveals how microbial diversity differs between little + big brown bats & how roostmates + seasonal shifts play a role.

www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Researchers Alexandria Cosby and Genevieve Kleefisch in the field.

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · Aug 25

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