Biosciences News
Investing in the next generation of environmental researchers
We’re sharing in an investment of almost £30m to train the next generation of researchers to tackle the world’s environmental challenges.
New discoveries in stem cell research made by international research collaboration
An international team of researchers, including Dr Peter Etchells from our Department of Biosciences, have published new research which brings to light new discoveries in the development and understanding of stem cells.
Exploring how climate change could disrupt Arctic ecosystems
Our researchers have explored how Arctic marine species could be impacted by climate change and rising sea temperatures in the future.
Helping patients to manage chronic pain without strong opioids – a real possibility
Our researchers are changing lives by equipping clinicians and patients with the skills to help manage painful health conditions without using potentially harmful strong opioids.
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Breakthrough drug for motor neurone disease shows promise in new study
A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Genomics research provides insights into the recent hybrid origin of Oxford ragwort
Congratulations to Dr Adrian Brennan on his new research just published in Current Biology.
Durham is part of the Northern Eye - the new cryo electron microscope facility in the North East of England
We along with Newcastle University and Northumbria University have been awarded a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ALERT grant to acquire a powerful new cryo-electron microscope (cryoEM).
Probiotic research for infant anaemia receives major funding boost
A new research project to better understand how gut microbiota can help infants with iron deficiencies has secured a major funding boost from UK Research and Innovation.
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Multiple concussions in rugby players change proteins in their blood
A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.
Professor Paul Denny and team win prestigious MRC Outstanding Team Impact Prize
An international team of scientists led by Professor Paul Denny from our top-rated Biosciences and Chemistry departments has made significant strides in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
New study reveals shocking lack of conservation efforts for most threatened plants and animals
A new study from our top-rated Biosciences department, Princeton University, Williams College and Yale University has uncovered a dramatic lack of conservation actions being implemented for thousands of the world's most endangered species.
New study reveals man’s best friend has trouble conveying emotions
A new study from our top-rated Biosciences department has found that the process of domestication and selective breeding of domestic dogs may have accidentally diminished their ability to communicate clearly using facial expressions.
