Manufactured Ecosystems: An Art-Science Exhibition Confronting Climate Collapse

Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Elizabeth Porter, Dave Dowhaniuk and Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs

Manufactured Ecosystems, an interdisciplinary, research-informed exhibition at U of G’s Zavitz Gallery, explores how technology might replace nature in a climate-compromised future. Led by Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs, the project unites global artists, scientists, engineers, and writers to reimagine adaptation and ecosystem services through speculative design, creative storytelling and public scholarship...

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U of G Study Finds Beans Match Beef in Keeping Older Adults Full

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Red kidney beans

A University of Guelph study led by Dr. Alison Duncan found that beans are just as effective as beef at promoting fullness in older adults, despite having less protein. Rich in fibre, beans support digestion, appetite control, and overall health. They are also affordable and sustainable, making them a smart dietary choice for healthy aging and weight management...

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U of G Researchers Advance to Final Phase of Agri-Food Innovation Challenge

Monday, June 16th, 2025
Dr. Youbin Zheng in a greenhouse with plants in the background.

University of Guelph researchers, led by Dr. Youbin Zheng, have entered the final phase of the $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge. Backed by nearly $5 million, the team will scale their AI-powered greenhouse-vertical farming system to grow strawberries year-round. Their innovations...

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How U of G Researchers Are Tackling the Threat of Avian Flu

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Dr. Shayan Sharif and his lab team, left to right: Dr. Fatemeh Fazel, Janan Shoja Doost, Maya Dayoub, Dr. Shayan Sharif, Dr. Nitish Boodhoo, Marzieha Soltani Koupaei and Mina Khoshbazm Farimeni

At the University of Guelph, researchers across campus are joining forces to combat avian flu – a virus with the potential to trigger the next human pandemic. Led by Dr. Shayan Sharif at the Ontario Veterinary College, the team is working to understand, predict and prevent outbreaks through vaccine development, AI-powered surveillance, wildlife monitoring and on-farm biosecurity...

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Transforming Chemical Risk Management Through Indigenous Leadership

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Garden River artwork created for the Anishinaabek Program of Research, led by Chiblow in 2022-2023.

Dr. Susan Chiblow is leading an Indigenous-led project to develop a chemical risk assessment platform rooted in Indigenous laws and knowledge to guide environmental and health decision-making. The work is part of an international collaboration with over 20 partners across Canada and Aotearoa (New Zealand) and is funded through the $22-million New Frontiers in Research Fund – Transformation Stream...

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U of G Breakthrough Destroys Food Pathogens in Seconds

Monday, May 12th, 2025
Dr. Keith Warriner with his hydroxyl radical technology.

University of Guelph food scientist Dr. Keith Warriner’s hydroxyl radical technology has transformed food safety by providing a fast, effective and chemical-free way to kill pathogens – without water or pesticides – helping prevent outbreaks, extend shelf life and reduce food waste. The technology has not only saved a struggling Canadian business but also positioned Canada as a global leader in clean, sustainable food safety innovation...

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U of G Research Aims to Modernize Environmental Monitoring

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
A headshot of Robert Hanner

A University of Guelph research program led by Dr. Robert Hanner, College of Biological Science, is exploring faster, more affordable ways to assess environmental impacts in natural resource sectors. In partnership with Ecological and Regulatory (Ecoreg) Solutions, the team is testing DNA-based methods to identify species in freshwater ecosystems. These techniques could replace slower, costlier traditional methods...

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University of Guelph Unveils Groundbreaking Seedless Cannabis Genetics

Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Dr. Max Jones standing next to cannabis plants.

The University of Guelph has publicly released a new set of stable, high-THC, high-terpene tetraploid and triploid cannabis varieties with broad and affordable licensing options. Developed by Dr. Max Jones of the Ontario Agricultural College, these elite genetics mark a significant advancement in cannabis breeding, enabling the production of seedless, high-quality flower with improved yield and consistency through stabilized tetraploid lines...

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DNA Milestone: 15 Million Specimens Collected by Global Archive

Thursday, May 1st, 2025
One of many specimen drawers at the CBG.

The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) at the University of Guelph has reached 15 million specimens in its DNA library, a major milestone in its global mission to catalogue all multicellular life on Earth. The 15 millionth specimen is a tiny long-horned beetle (Placosternus guttatus) from Costa Rica. Pioneered by Dr. Paul Hebert, DNA barcoding is accelerating species identification and discovery, with the archive tripling in size in just five years. ...

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Enzyme Discovery Could Lead to Breakthrough Treatments for Leukemia and Tuberculosis

Friday, April 25th, 2025
Left to right: Madison Turner, Dr. Siavash Vahidi, Monica Goncalves

University of Guelph researchers have, for the first time, captured how key enzymes involved in leukemia and tuberculosis switch between active and inactive states – a discovery that could lead to a new class of targeted therapies. Led by Dr. Siavash Vahidi of the College of Biological Science, the team used advanced biochemical and structural biology techniques to reveal how these shape-shifting enzymes function...

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