Archived News and Events

International Barcode of Life Gets $8.1 Million
April 23, 2010 - The Ontario government is investing an additional $8.1 million in the University of Guelph-based International Barcode of Life (iBOL) project, the world's largest biodiversity genomics project. Read more.
Prof, DNA Barcoding Featured on National TV
March 30, 2010 - Integrative biology professor Robert Hanner was featured on two CBC television programs this week discussing how DNA barcoding technology can detect mislabelled seafood. Read more.
'Worm Test' Shows DNA Leaks
February 10, 2010 - Researchers have discovered that mescal itself contains the DNA of the agave butterfly caterpillar — the famously tasty "worm" that many avoid consuming.. Read more.
Profs Make International Headlines
December 04, 2009 - Integrative Biology Prof. Paul Hebert and the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO) are featured today in the Wall Street Journal. Read more.
U of G Teams With High Schools
November 11, 2009 - A pioneering outreach project at the University of Guelph has turned high school students from across Canada into "food sleuths." Read more.
Scientists from U of G in Mexico to Talk Barcoding
November 09, 2009 - More than two dozen scientists from the University of Guelph are in Mexico City this week attending the third international Barcode of Life Conference. Read more.
U of G Part of International 'Genome Zoo' Proposal
November 06, 2009 - News Release. In the most comprehensive study of vertebrate evolution ever attempted an international consortium of scientists - including some from the University of Guelph - is planning to assemble a genomic zoo. Read more.
Darwin-Inspired Exhibit Melds Art, Science
October 05, 2009 - News Release. An art show of evolution-inspired works that provide diverse views of ideas contained in Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species is coming to the University of Guelph. Read more.
Hummingbirds Powered by 'Light' DNA, Study Finds
August 06, 2009- News Release. Hummingbirds have less DNA in their cells than other birds, allowing them to do all that energy-intensive hovering flight, according to new research by University of Guelph biologists. Read more.
U of G Scientists Help Find Plant DNA Barcode
July 28, 2009- News Release. It will now be possible to genetically differentiate the more than 400,000 species of land plants in the world thanks to DNA barcoding, a revolutionary technique invented at the University of Guelph. Read more.
U of G Profs, Scientist Make Headlines
July 28, 2009 - In the News. Professors and researchers from the University of Guelph are making national and international headlines this week. Read more.
U of G Gets $12.5 Million for World-Class Research
June 19, 2009 - News Release. The University of Guelph will enhance its reputation as a world leader in DNA barcoding, nuclear physics and human and animal health, thanks to a nearly $12.5-million investment from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced today. Read more.