microbiology

Microbes as Art: TRU biology images inspire exhibition at the World of Science in Vancouver

KAMLOOPS – A collection of art inspired by a Thompson Rivers University professor’s microbe scans will be featured at Telus World of Science in Vancouver. The exhibit entitled "Microbes Art Us", is a version of the 2014 Kamloops Art Gallery and TRU Art Gallery shows “Cave Microorganisms and Drug Discovery: A Collaboration Between TRU Microbiology...

TRU professor to spend summer conducting beer research

KAMLOOPS – Whether extracurricular or scholastic, is a reason really needed to conduct beer research? Dr. Jonathan Van Hamme of Thompson Rivers Univeristy is using his microbiology lab to help two local breweries create unique business solutions. He hopes to help the companies save money by reducing the cost of brewing supplies and to sequence...