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School of Biosciences news

Restoring tropical rainforests

7 August 2017

Underproductive oil palm plantations aid forest regrowth

Gene mutation can cause brain malformation in children

5 July 2017

Link between Dmrta2 gene and rare nervous system disorder

Banana trees shading mint on Uganda cropland

Developing sustainable agri-business

29 June 2017

Welsh scientific expertise to boost rural Ugandan farming

New opportunity: Institute Director

28 June 2017

We are recruiting a Director to lead the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute through the next stages of its development and beyond.

Treating antibiotic-resistant TB

23 June 2017

Bacteria from cystic fibrosis patient could help fight antibiotic-resistant TB.

The link between HPV and skin cancer

21 June 2017

Collaborative research project sheds new light on the relationship between the Human Papillomavirus and skin cancer.

Identifying early infant markers of ADHD

9 June 2017

Could maternal factors contribute to infant behavioural changes and the development of ADHD?

Science and the Assembly

7 June 2017

Cardiff exhibits at annual science and technology event

Wooden painted sign for Danau Girang Field Centre

Borneo Jungle Diaries

2 June 2017

New series showcases the Danau Girang Field Centre and the scientists trying to safeguard the wildlife of Borneo.

Parasites as indicators of multiple stressors in freshwater ecosystems

15 May 2017

New research aims to increase understanding of multiple stressor impacts on freshwater ecosystems.

What makes plants grow?

11 May 2017

New research provides insight into the factors controlling cell growth in plants.

Cancer prognosis and the TEX19 gene

9 May 2017

The TEX19 gene could be used to help identify cancer at an earlier stage.

Fellow of Royal Society

8 May 2017

Cardiff University’s Professor Yves Barde elected Fellow of Royal Society

Promiscuity slows down evolution of new species

11 April 2017

Polygamous bird species are less diverse genetically within the species compared to monogamous species

Success for 5th annual Brain Games

29 March 2017

Around 3,700 children and families put their brains to the test on Sunday as they gathered at the National Museum Cardiff for this year’s Brain Games event.

Success in NERC GW4+ Doctoral Training Partnership

28 March 2017

School of Biosciences secures postgraduate studentships as part of the NERC GW4+ Doctoral Training Partnership.

Raising awareness of heart disease

21 March 2017

Senedd event raises awareness of heart disease and cardiovascular research.

Entwined transmission stages (cercariae) of parasites from the Schistosoma genus

Opening the black box: re-examining the ecology and evolution of parasite transmission

20 March 2017

Biosciences lecturer co-edits special edition of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.

New lectureship opportunities at the School of Biosciences

13 March 2017

The School of Biosciences is looking for forward thinking, motivated, passionate individuals to make a positive impact within the School and its teaching programmes.

Predicting stem cell behaviour

16 February 2017

New research combining experiments with mathematical modelling, can help predict the behaviour of stem cells.