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Researchers at UBC Okanagan discovered how plants make mitraphylline, a promising anti-cancer compound found only in tiny amounts in tropical plants. The breakthrough could enable sustainable production of this rare molecule and similar therapeutic compounds.
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have cracked the code on why some streams carry more water after wildfires, revealing crucial insights for communities managing water during droughts. The discovery helps explain a puzzling phenomenon that could reshape how we plan for fire-affected watersheds.