Genetics News Archive

New study explains how bread transformed the ancient world with help from UM researcher

August 23, 2024 —
A major study co-authored by UM Plant Science researcher Dr. Harmeet Chawla in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is revealing the evolution and origin of bread.

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Witta Irumva, Black female student standing on front of a grey wall, wearing a black and white outfit, smiling.

The intersection of genetics and advocacy

February 12, 2024 —
Witta Irumva is a fourth-year genetics student at the University of Manitoba and UMSU Women’s Representative. In this interview with her, we learn about her journey in science, her challenges in the field of genetics, how she hopes the Faculty of Science supports students and her advocacy work for the UMSU Women's Centre and Black Student Empowerment Society.

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