Articles about 'School of the Biological Sciences'

Deficiencies associated with spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities.

New research advocates use of pastures with shrubs and trees as it is more sustainable, improving animal welfare and increasing biodiversity.

Previously believed to be only man-made, a natural example of a functioning gear mechanism has been discovered in a common insect - showing that evolution developed interlocking cogs long before we did.

Mutations might play a key role in the death of brain cells.

Research could lead to new drugs to turn ‘switch’ off.

Human activity is currently a bigger threat to mangroves, and the natural defences they provide against storm surges and other coastal disasters, than rising sea levels, according to a new study.

New research indicates that social monogamy evolved as a result of competition for females.

Study indicates that removing a temptation is more effective than relying on willpower alone.

Preliminary results from a pioneering study at Cambridge University paint a positive picture of the relationships formed between surrogates and the families they help to create. 

Cambridge researchers developing new therapies as part of a collaborative programme with industry.