Tropical trip to St Andrews
CAPTION: Bell Baxter pupils Neil Ferguson and Peter Crockett working at the University recently.
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Cash award for Alzheimer’s study
A University of St Andrews biologist has been awarded Medical Research Council (MRC) funding to further the understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
Science specs appeal
Science pupils from Kirkcaldy High School visited the Schools of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the University of St Andrews last week.
Earwigs and evolution
CAPTION: The common earwig CREDIT: Bas Teunis
The fruits of DNA explored
CAPTION: (L to R) Iain Smith MSP was a guest at the recent reception for the 'DNA in the Garden' exhibition. Professor Keith Sillar, Dr Alyson Tobin and Dr Susan Gilchrist of the BBSRC are pictured with him.
Museum of Natural History opens to public
CAPTION: The Museum is home to a fine collection of fossils.
DNA in the garden
A fascinating exhibition, celebrating the discovery of the structure of DNA, will open to visitors at St Andrews Botanic Garden this weekend
The food of survival
CAPTION: Zebra finches - two male with a female (centre). CREDIT: University of St Andrews.
It’s cheap to cheep
Scientists studying just how much hard work it is for birds to attract a mate, have found that it doesn't take any more effort to sing an elaborate song than a simple 'cheep cheep'.