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UV dryers for gel nails can harm DNA, study says. Should I use them?

It's hard to imagine life before gel manicures. No drying time, a glossy finish, and two-week staying power is the stuff nail dreams are made of, especially for those about to say "I do." However, are these manicures saf...

January 26, 2023
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
“To live with hope instead of despair” — Could a simple DNA test help improve the lives of people with depression?

For people with mental health conditions, finding a medication that works without causing severe side effects is often a matter of trial-and-error. This difficult process can cause people to abandon their treatment, lead...

January 25, 2023
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Genome BC Welcomes Ron Gill to its Board of Directors

Genome British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Gill to its Board of Directors [caption id="attachment_21259" align="alignright" width="200"] Ron Gill, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, appoin...

January 23, 2023
space sector_ico_Health_trans Health
3, 2, 1: Houston, we have liftoff

"Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars" - while this is the start of a Frank Sinatra song, it's also how University of British Columbia pharmaceutical sciences professor Dr. Corey Nislow may be feeling as he be...

January 20, 2023
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
New research points to how asthma can develop in kids

Breathing is the essence of life. However, this simple act can be challenging for kids with asthma. Asthma is the leading cause of pediatric emergency room visits in Canada. Newly published research in Med reveals how br...

January 13, 2023
PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Joseph
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
BC sea sponge has COVID-blocking powers

UBC researchers have identified three compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells, derived from natural sources including a B.C. sea sponge. [caption id="attachment_21195" align="alignright" width="297"] ...

January 10, 2023
sector_ico_Environment_trans Environment
To Protect Endangered Species, Canada Needs to Create a World-Leading Biodiversity Genomics Hub

As leaders gather in Montreal for the 15th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15), lesser-known sibling to the UN’s Climate Change COPs, there is some sobering news from their host county: The federal governmen...

December 11, 2022 | Federica Di Palma
PHOTO CREDIT: iTrackDNA.ca
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New Video Shows How Genomics is Pushing the Frontiers of Environmental Science

For decades, the only way to see what was in an ecosystem was to go into that ecosystem and SEE it. This painstaking method of observation was expensive and time-consuming and it was difficult to know what was happening ...

December 09, 2022
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
Why Chris Hemsworth may be worried about Alzheimer’s: meet the APOE4 gene

Chris Hemsworth, the 39-year-old actor, best known for his portrayal of Thor, the God of Thunder (and his luscious golden hair), has discovered he is at a higher-than-average risk for Alzheimer's disease. While filming ...

December 02, 2022
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
Accelerating our understanding of autism

About 2% of Canadian children are diagnosed yearly with autism making it the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorder in Canada. Yet there is no genetic or blood test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and trea...

November 28, 2022
sector_ico_Environment_trans Environment sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
How genomics is saving the Tasmanian Devil and Koala with Dr. Carolyn Hogg

For the past 12 years, Dr. Carolyn Hogg has been working with the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program, utilizing genomics as a vital tool to save this endangered marsupial. Dr. Hogg is a conservation biologist who has been ...

November 28, 2022
sector_ico_Tech_trans Technology
Genome BC Becomes First in Canada to Adopt protocols.io

“It’s like a Recipe for Other Researchers”   Vancouver, BC – One of the principles of science is replicability – for a discovery to be considered valid, other researchers must be able to redo the experim...

November 28, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Reconnecting and Renewal

A message from Genome BC’s President and CEO   As we get ready to turn the calendar page to 2023, I'm feeling optimistic about the new year and the opportunity to 'restart'. For three years, the pandemic has fo...

November 27, 2022 | Suzanne Gill
sector_ico_Health_trans Health sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Life cycle health technology assessment: real-world evidence for precision oncology

By Dean A. Regier, Samantha Pollard, Melanie McPhail, Tania Bubela, Timothy P. Hanna, Cheryl Ho, Howard J. Lim, Kelvin Chan, Stuart J. Peacock & Deirdre Weymann Healthcare decision-makers use evidence of effectiv...

November 23, 2022
sector_ico_Tech_trans Technology
Cats on the case

Cats have unfettered access to our homes, making them the newest unlikely heroes for solving crimes. Their secret crime-fighting superpower? Their fur. Newly published Australian research suggests that trace DNA evide...

November 17, 2022
sector_ico_Education Education sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Geneskool launches new Genomics & Society Game

Technological advancements impact society in many ways. But have you ever stopped to think about how society can influence the technology we create? Genomic technologies that allow scientists to read, edit or write DNA ...

October 28, 2022 | Ella Chan
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
Now Hear This! – Scientists Unravel a Mystery of the Inner Ear

It is estimated that over 3.5 million Canadians – roughly 10% of the population - are either culturally Deaf or hard of hearing. Despite this prevalence, our understanding of key aspects of hearing loss have remained a...

October 20, 2022
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
Newborn Screening for BC’s Babies Expands

Parents of newborns are always keen to ensure that they are able to give their infant the best possible life. This includes ensuring their child is as healthy as possible, which is why generations of babies around the wo...

October 14, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Viruses & Tigers & Bears, OH MY!

Nice Genes! – a Genome BC podcast – returns for Season 2     Vancouver, BC — Your favourite science podcast is back for its second season. Launching October 18, Nice Genes!—a podcast by Genom...

October 13, 2022
PHOTO CREDIT: CBC
sector_ico_Forestry_trans Forestry
This North Shore Giant Has a Story to Tell

The North Shore's towering trees hold significant meaning for Indigenous Peoples and those who enjoy the area. That's why the discovery of the fourth-widest tree in Canada, a western red cedar (Thuja plicata), in the Lyn...

October 05, 2022
sector_ico_Environment_trans Environment
Congratulations Dr. Lauchlan Fraser

Dr. Lauchlan Fraser, an ecosystem ecologist and researcher at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) who studies reclamation of industrial lands is this year’s recipient of the Life Sciences BC Genome BC Award for Scient...

September 22, 2022
sector_ico_Tech_trans Tech Platforms
CRISPR at ten

The technology of the century            Ten years old is a momentous occasion, whether you’re a little human about to dive face first into a freshly frosted, homemade birthday cake or groundbreaking scient...

August 30, 2022 | JéAnn Watson
Where does my dog come from?

At Genome BC, we love our dogs. Our fur family includes London, Scarlett, Ciroc, Gruber and others. While they all look and act differently, their genetic origins as domesticated dogs have one thing in common. They are d...

August 25, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Get ready to solve one of Vancouver’s oldest murders

The podcast 'Nice Genes!' explores the infamous 'Babes in the Woods' cold case Vancouver, BC – An iconic Vancouver attraction, Stanley Park, is the backdrop to a 70-year-old cold case that is one of North America's m...

August 25, 2022
PHOTO CREDIT: BC Blueberry Council
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Genomic Gumshoes Aim to Solve Blueberry Mystery

Researchers Look for Source of Disease Afflicting BC Blueberry Plants   Vancouver, BC — Loaded full of vitamins and minerals, rich in antioxidants, and bursting with flavour, blueberries are an icon of summertim...

August 22, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Lessons in Leadership — A Q&A with Pascal Spothelfer, President and CEO of Genome BC

As he heads into his final month as President and CEO of Genome BC, Pascal Spothelfer 'hasn't taken his foot off the gas. He has been busy preparing Genome BC for a leadership transition to incoming President and CEO Suz...

August 02, 2022
sector_ico_Education Education
Grab your lab coat this summer and solve a crime

It’s summer camp with a twist   Vancouver - Registrations are now open to all Lower Mainland teens interested in becoming real-life CSIs at the upcoming Geneskool Summer Science Program. From August 15-19, teens wil...

July 11, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Dr. Pascal Spothelfer — Conversations That Matter

Do you know your A’s, C’s, G’s and T’s? They are the four types of bases in a DNA molecule which consists of two strands wound around each other; an organism’s complete set of DNA is called its genome. DNA carr...

July 06, 2022
sector_ico_Tech_trans Technology
The Data Effect 2022 Event Highlights

We live in a time when data and digital tech is transforming how we work, live and play.  Throughout 2022, Genome BC was thrilled to partner with CityAge to present ‘The Data Effect’ — a series of digital events ...

July 06, 2022
THE INVISIBLE FOOTPRINT: HOW THE HUNT FOR WILD SPECIES LEADS TO eDNA The invisible footprint – how the hunt for wild species leads to eDNA

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July 05, 2022
sector_ico_Tech_trans Technology
Pandemic proved tremendous benefit of sharing health data in real time

Opinion: The opportunity of accelerated data sharing is particularly notable in genomics: By linking our genomic DNA databases and health care data we can anticipate individual risk to diseases.   There have bee...

July 04, 2022 | Federica Di Palma
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Announcement – Chief Executive Officer

Genome British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Suzanne Gill as President & Chief Executive Officer beginning Monday, August 8, 2022.   [caption id="attachment_19786" align="alignright"...

June 30, 2022
sector_ico_Forestry_trans Forestry
New Genome BC Project Uses Remote Sensing Technologies to Identify Trees Resistant to Climate Extremes

Vancouver, BC — Increasingly severe heat and drought are weakening the health of BC's forests and killing trees. The growing season for trees is expanding, increasing exposure to frost as well as drought. This change r...

June 28, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Genome BC Welcomes New Board Chair and Vice Chair

Change is happening at Genome BC. Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Johnston and Dr. Kausar Samli have been appointed as the new chair and vice chair of our Board of Directors. At the same time, Dr. John Shepherd, chair of the Board ...

June 26, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
A New Podcast from Genome BC – “Nice Genes!” – Delivers a Fun-Sized Dose of Science and Stories

'Nice Genes!' explores the world of genomics and genomics in the world, with humour, expertise and charm   VANCOUVER, BC, June 9, 2022 - From healthcare and biotechnology to forests and fisheries, the evolving ...

June 09, 2022
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
New $30 Million Genomics Initiative Supports Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food System Solutions

Opportunities exist for BC researchers with support from Genome British Columbia   Vancouver, BC — Genome Canada has launched a new $30 million Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems genomics initiative to...

June 07, 2022
sector_ico_Tech_trans Technology
Genome BC Launches New $1 Million Health Data Program for Researchers working with Providence Health Care

Vancouver, BC — Genomic research is leading to incredible advances in modern-day healthcare but combining health and genomic data can greatly accelerate new discoveries. To enable the advancement of medical research an...

June 03, 2022
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
Q & A with BC’s Genomic Precision Health Initiative: Genome Sequencing BC

A conversation with Craig Ivany, Tanya Nelson, Anna Lehman, and Linlea Armstrong Mr. Ivany is BC’s Chief Provincial Diagnostics Officer; Dr. Nelson is Head of the Division of Genome Diagnostics in the Department of ...

April 26, 2022
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Genome BC and the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC partnering to support food innovation and security

Vancouver, BC — Our province is home to world-class agricultural research and innovation. In a time when climate change compounds concerns related to food security, Genome BC and the Investment Agriculture Foundation o...

April 07, 2022
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Food Policy and its effects on animals and sustainable choices

Animal agriculture is increasingly criticized for its negative effects on the environment, and on the animals reared using increasingly intensive methods. Technological advances may help develop methods and products that...

April 05, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
British Columbia and One Health: A Collective Approach to Policymaking

British Columbia has seen a convergence of environmental disasters within the past year – including catastrophic forest fires and flooding. When coupled with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, these events have had notable...

April 05, 2022 | George Poulakidas
sector_ico_Health_trans Health
BC Researchers identify potent small molecule TMPRSS2 inhibitor against SARS-CoV-2

In the search for effective drugs against SARS-CoV-2 infection, there are speed and safety advantages to repurposing existing drugs. This Genome BC funded project aimed to find drug candidates that could be repurposed fo...

April 05, 2022
sector_ico_Health_trans Health sector_ico_Tech_trans Technology
Genome BC’s Pilot Innovation Fund offers investment and provides mentorship

Vancouver, BC — Genome BC has funded several unique projects as part of a commitment to support innovation. This means the practical translation of ideas and research outcomes into new or improved products, services, p...

March 31, 2022
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Honey bee colony collapse could mean food insecurity

Genomic tools will help support better mite resistance   Vancouver, BC — Honey bee colony collapse is a significant problem for Canada, and globally. Important crops including canola, blueberry, cranberry, alm...

March 16, 2022
sector_ico_Education Education
What does a scientist do? South Vancouver Island teachers get sneak peek of Genome BC’s Geneskool™ Virtual Resources

Vancouver- On February 18 hundreds of teachers from South Vancouver Island participated in Tapestry 2022. This outdoor and online conference offered K-12 educators an opportunity to select sessions to develop their ...

February 23, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Budget 2022 Supports Genome BC to Advance Life Sciences

Genomics offers promising insights to improve health, create jobs and grow BC’s carbon-neutral economy   Vancouver, BC — Budget 2022 will significantly advance British Columbia (BC) as a worldwide hub for li...

February 22, 2022
sector_ico_Environment_trans Environment
Canadian Genomics Rising to the Challenge

In every cell, in every living organism, there is a genome – the blueprint of life. Genomics has and continues to transform our understanding of the world. As a platform technology with many cross sectoral applications...

February 01, 2022 | Federica Di Palma
sector_ico_Tech_trans Technology
The Genomic Applications Partnership Program is Accepting Expressions of Interest

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the power of genomics in many ways. Starting with sequencing the genome of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants, genomics enabled epidemiological tracking of the virus and its evolution. Geno...

February 01, 2022 | Rahul Singh
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
An interview with Dr. Rob Annan at the Canadian Science Policy Conference 2021

Genome Canada President and CEO Rob Annan was interviewed by CSPC team member, Megan Roussy at this year's Canadian Science Policy Conference. [embed]https://youtu.be/zRBPIopEV8E[/embed]...

February 01, 2022
sector_ico_GenomicsSociety_trans Genomics and Society
Transparency and Misinformation: Some key takeaways from the Canadian Science Policy Conference 2021

The 13th Annual Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) Conference was held in November 2021. While there were many topics covered and discussed at this year’s virtual event, two key themes for discussion were evidence t...

February 01, 2022 | Anita Charters

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