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Fluorescently labelled mutant stem cells differentiated toward sympathetic neurons. Image recorded by Dr. Ingrid Saldana

Stem cells provide new insight into genetic pathway of childhood cancer

Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments.
Dr Elena Rainero in her lab

New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer

Researchers from the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ voted University of the Year by students

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ has been voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024.  
Image shows children's artwork for BioFest Zine

¾«¶«Ó°Òµschoolchildren's artwork helps inspire the next generation of bioscientists

Bright young minds from five ¾«¶«Ó°Òµsecondary schools are helping to illuminate the wonders of bioscience and its role in tackling humanity’s biggest challenges thanks to a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ project.
Bees

Bees master complex tasks through social interaction

In a groundbreaking discovery, bumblebees have been shown to possess a previously unseen level of cognitive sophistication.