Latest news from the School of Biological Sciences Search Tags Publication date Date from Date to This odd little plant could help turbocharge crop yields 11 March, 2026 A study has revealed a remarkable molecular trick, used by a unique group of land plants, that… Paediatric treatment for parasitic disease launched in Zimbabwe 11 March, 2026 The Tacking Infections to Benefit Africa (TIBA) Partnership marked World Neglected Tropical… Edinburgh partnership delivers new technology for biological medicines 11 March, 2026 A longstanding collaboration between the University of Edinburgh and Fujifilm Biotechnologies has… Spider monkeys crowdsource best places to eat in forest 11 March, 2026 Spider monkeys don’t forage at random, but instead pool knowledge about where to find the best… Breadcrumbs lead to fossil free production of everyday goods 23 February, 2026 The humble breadcrumb could hold the key to cutting out fossil fuels from one of the chemical… Preventing ‘spermageddon’ – discovery of an immune-like mechanism that protects fertility 15 January, 2026 New insights into a sophisticated process that protects sperm cells has revealed a mechanism… Researchers receive funding to explore cell division puzzle 03 December, 2025 A project involving Professor Bill Earnshaw has been awarded €10.3million funding by the European… New funding to improve the sustainable use of fertilisers 03 December, 2025 A project involving Dr Lucas Frungillo has been awarded funding by the European Commission to… Researchers receive funding to explore the mystery of cell movement 02 December, 2025 A project led by Professor Andrew Goryachev, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-… Axolotl lab to support human health research 01 December, 2025 A new research facility dedicated to axolotls – remarkable creatures known for their ability to… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … This article was published on Thursday 30 January 2025
