#UofG | Could clock genes influence risks of childhood obesity? Dr. David Ma discusses a new study with CTV News. @uofgcbs.bsky.social Read more:

Canadian researchers find link between circadian genetics, obesity risk in children

'Clock genes' may help identify a child’s risk of developing obesity and provide an opportunity to adjust diets early in life to prevent the disease, a new study suggests.

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#UofG | Dr. Lawrence Spriet speaks to @cbcnews.ca Just Asking about hydration and why it can feel so complicated to make sure we're drinking the right amount of water. @uofgcbs.bsky.social Listen: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-1424-just-asking/clip/16229616-diving-science-hydration

Cheese. Nanoparticles. Bacteria. Every day, a diverse assortment of samples arrives at U of G's Molecular & Cellular Imaging Facility🔬 This summer, master's student Mojda Rashidi is helping prepare samples, while gaining hands-on experience with advanced microscopy. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

15 recent grads & professionals are in the #UofG Arboretum this week for the pilot of a new micro-credential in Ecological Land Classification from @integrativebiology.bsky.social. The intensive course provides industry-recognized skills and a certification. courses.scs.uoguelph.ca/search/publi...

#UofG | “There’s more out there than you think.” Dr. Ryan Norris speaks to @cbcnews.ca Kids about a nationwide citizen science project called Big Backyard BioBlitz. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @ryannorrissci.bsky.social Read more:

Love nature? Sharing the wildlife you see can help scientists

The Big Backyard BioBlitz initiative is calling on people to submit photos and videos of wildlife in Canada to help scientists understand the environment.

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This summer, Master of Biotechnology student Simran Kaur is working with Canurta Therapeutics, in Dr. Tariq Akhtar's lab at #UofG, to identify promising plant-derived anti-inflammatory compounds and make them easier to produce at scale. 🌿 www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202... @uofgresearch.bsky.social

#UofG researchers have found that circadian rhythm-related genes could influence obesity risk in children, highlighting an important connection between sleep and eating behaviour. The findings could help inform future personalized diet-based interventions: uoguel.ph/zk3c5 @uofgcbs.bsky.social

#UofG | New research shows an important connection between sleep and eating behaviour, indicating some genes are good markers for disease risk. @uofgcbs.bsky.social

Guelph Family Health Study Finds New Indicator of Obesity Risk in Children

Researchers say clock genes good markers for disease risk, diet-based interventions New research from the Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) has found circadian rhythm-related genes could influence the...

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High school students from around the world are on campus for the prestigious SSP International program, where they're learning about bacterial genomics and biochemistry, supported by CBS's Molecular and Cellular Biology. @uofguelphnews.bsky.social www.guelphmercury.com/news/guelph-...

Summer Science Program at the University of Guelph inspires high school students from all over the world

SSP International focuses on astrophysics, biochemistry, bacterial genomics and cell biology and students put learned concepts into practice while working on important issues.

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Dr. Ryan Norris @integrativebiology.bsky.social speaks to CBC KW about the monarch butterfly's journey from Mexico.🦋 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social

The One Health Graduate Fellowship in Emerging Zoonoses supports research training for incoming U of Guelph graduate students whose research applies a #OneHealth approach to emerging zoonoses. $50,000 for MSc & $87,000 for PhD. 🧪 Deadline is August 5!: onehealth.uoguelph.ca/awards/

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Grunspan @integrativebiology.bsky.social, honoured with the 2026 Excellence in Biology Education Research Early Career Faculty Award through the @sabercommunity.bsky.social! 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Dr. Ryan Norris @integrativebiology.bsky.social speaks to CBC Windsor about tracking the migration of birds using audio recorders 🪶 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social

Canada-wide nocturnal bird sound migration tracker takes flight | CBC News

A pair of UWindsor grad students are using AI software with 100 acoustic box recorders placed across country to identify and monitor how birds communicate and travel at night.

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Can we make walking more effective for people living with type 2 diabetes, without making it harder? That’s what we’re exploring in the BOOST-HEALTH Trial at @uofguelph.bsky.social. We’re currently recruiting participants! See the attached flyer for details and please share. @uofgcbs.bsky.social

Today, #UofG had the privilege of hosting the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development, to announce that #UofG researchers will receive $22M in federal funding from the NSERC Discovery Grants program. Read more: https://uoguel.ph/6hs6a

After more than a year researching hormones, aging and muscle function in Dr. Geoffrey Powers' lab, one Bio-Medical Science graduate is heading to medical school this fall with hopes of one day specializing in OB/GYN. Read about Alex Kirkup's research: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Dr. Steve Crawford @integrativebiology.bsky.social speaks to Corporate Knights about the seasonal return of white sharks to Atlantic Canada. corporateknights.com/natural-capi... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social

There's a new apex predator in Atlantic Canada

Canada’s Maritime region must adapt quickly as it plays host to a growing seasonal population of white sharks

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Excited to share that our team has received a $2.4M NSERC Alliance–Society Grant to help recover some of Canada's most at-risk butterflies! Thanks to our incredible partners, including Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, NRSI, Wilder Institute, @savingspecieswpc.bsky.social, and many others. 🦋🇨🇦

New #UofG research is uncovering how the bacterium that causes tuberculosis survives inside the human body. By identifying a key part of its stress-response system, researchers have revealed a potential target for future treatments against one of the world’s deadliest diseases: uoguel.ph/7b9tm

The PISCeS Conference (Pathway to Increase Standards and Competency of eDNA Surveys) has begun at #UofG, with keynote presentations by Charlyn Partridge and Gary Pritchard. 🧬 The 3-day conference features presentations, posters and workshops. bics.uoguelph.ca/pisces/ @centreecomgmt.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 College of Biological Science Teaching and Mentorship Awards! 🎉 🏆 Dr. Robert Hanner 🏆 Elspeth Smith 🏆 Dr. Karl Cottenie 🏆 Ashley Fisher 🏆 Dr. Kendal Prill 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202... @integrativebiology.bsky.social

@integrativebiology.bsky.social presented two medals to outstanding students this week. Congratulations to Michelle Masood, winner of the Lynn Medal in Zoology, and Ava Belrose, winner of the Gaskin Medal in Marine and Freshwater Biology!

Congratulations to Dr. Brett Culbert, winner of the Governor General’s Gold Medal, and Bryn McNeil & Lochlyn Trefiak, winners of Governor General’s Silver Medals! Brett is graduating with a PhD in @integrativebiology.bsky.social, while Bryn & Lochlyn are both graduating from Bio-Medical Science.

“U of G gave me confidence that you can create your own path.” Meet Justin Tang, a 19-year-old #GuelphGrad who's setting his sights on the world's top medical schools next year after receiving #UofG's highest undergraduate honour. @uofgcbs.bsky.social Learn more about Tang's journey:

19-Year-Old Off to Medical School After Just 3 Years at U of G

At just 19 years old, Justin Tang is graduating from U of G with a Bachelor of Science and setting his sights the world’s top medical schools.

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Congratulations to Justin Tang, winner of the W.C. Winegard Medal, and Lindsay Moffatt, winner of the Governor General’s Silver Medal, both top convocation awards for undergraduates! 🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Congratulations to Noah Middleton, winner of the Bruce Sells Medal of Academic Excellence! The medal is presented annually to a Biological Science student with the highest cumulative average. Noah Middleton is graduating with a 95.5% average. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest diseases and resistance to current antibiotics is high. #UofG researchers in @uofgcbs.bsky.social are now looking to the bacterium’s stress-response machinery as a potential avenue for new treatments. @uofgresearch.bsky.social uoguel.ph/tfr9s

U of G Researchers Identify Potential Tuberculosis Target

New University of Guelph tuberculosis research, published in Nature Communications, sheds light on the role of the proteasome, the bacterial equivalent of a recycling centre, where damaged proteins ar...

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Congratulations to Nida Ansari, awarded the D.F. Forster Medal at convocation this morning! This award recognizes academic achievement, motivation, leadership and citizenship. Ansari is graduating with her MSc in @integrativebiology.bsky.social. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

geXc 2026 is June 10 at U of Guelph! The Genomic Exchange Community symposium is an all-day free community based event focused on the next-generation genomics for sustainability and planetary health. There is a poster session! For more info & to rsvp: gexcsymposia.com @uofgcbs.bsky.social

Thank you to all who joined us for the MiPARC Symposium! ➡️Dr. Jonathan Gewirtzman from Stanford University delivered a keynote presentation. ➡️Three prizes were given out for graduate student research posters. ➡️More than 100 researchers from across #UofG registered!