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Five Carleton researchers were honoured by the Royal Society of Canada, including Biochemistry Associate Professor Jenny Bruin, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research…

The Bruin Lab in Carleton’s Department of Biology has uncovered evidence that persistent environmental pollutants accumulate in the pancreas and may impair insulin secretion, revealing…

Among the three Carleton alumni named to Canada’s 2026 Top 40 Under 40 list is Biology alumnus Robert Lennox (PhD/2018), now a professor of biology…

Raegan Davis, a Canadian angler and fisheries researcher, is featured in a Bassmaster profile highlighting her passion for conservation. She’s currently working on a PhD…

Ottawa’s new “Bird Friendly City” certification is being welcomed by advocates as a meaningful step toward protecting bird populations, while also underscoring the need for…

Canada’s endangered‑species committee has paused its assessments due to a funding shortfall, leaving more than a thousand vulnerable species waiting for review. The freeze directly…

Healthier housing, stronger biosecurity, and preventive care like vaccination can help farms cut back on antibiotic use and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Carleton…

As West Nile becomes more common in Canada, explore the true level of risk and the growing importance of robust mosquito‑surveillance networks that can detect…

Minute warty birch caterpillars can sense the vibrations of approaching predators, and Biology Professor Jayne Yack and her team at Carleton University have shown just…

Read full article here: Protecting Canadians from Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Urban stormwater is washing toxic pollutants into rivers and streams, driving steep declines in freshwater species. The article argues that city planners can reverse this…

Grégory Bulté — Biology Associate Professor at Carleton University — spends each spring surveying Northern Map Turtles at Lake Opinicon in eastern Ontario. Counting the…