For freshwater systems, there is often a lack of consideration as to the optimal sample type for maximizing detection of macroinvertebrates

Recent discovery unlocks the potential to create a naturally derived pain treatment that would offer potent relief without the risk of addiction of other painkillers

In what is believed to be a first for North America, biologists discovered that meat-eating pitcher plants consume not just bugs but also young salamanders

The three most widely used neonicotinoid pesticides for flowering crops pose no risk to honeybee colonies when used correctly as seed treatments, according to new studies by University of Guelph researchers

The University of Guelph researcher's discovery, of which cells are behind the gecko's ability to re-grow its tail, has implications for spinal cord treatment in humans

The researchers hope to replace unhealthful trans and saturated fats with better non-saturated versions – all without compromising texture

Professor says trifluoroacetic acid requires monitoring because of its pervasiveness and persistence

Discovery is a timely finding as controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has been approved by Canada's National Energy Board

“Cells should be cultured in an accurate physiological oxygen setting if we want to get results that are applicable and relevant.”

The use of soy isoflavones and peptides to reduce microbial contamination could benefit the food industry

A University of Guelph professor has uncovered the “secret” to staying strong as we age–superb fitness

“This metholodogy provides a much more accurate and realistic image of the shape, size and interactions of soft tissues in the very small brains of insects.”

“This is the first demonstration that there is a link between stress and microbiome diversity in the wild,” senior author of study says.

Information provides a new perspective when trying to fully understand the trade-offs involved when deciding whether to use insecticide

Researchers were able to use mini-barcodes containing only about 30 per cent of the standard DNA barcode