Scots scientists to help save sinking Venice
A group of Scottish scientists are to play a key role in a major £1 million EU-funded programme to prevent Venice from sinking into the sea.
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International marine mammal conference
Almost 20 marine biologists from the University of St Andrews have been invited to attend a prestigious Marine Mammal Conference in Canada this week (beginning Monday 26th November, 2001).
Genetic cancer research awarded funding
Scottish researchers are to launch a new study which aims to explain why some individuals are more susceptible to cancer than others.
Centres to help solve UK conservation problems
Two research centres which will bring together environmental experts, mathematicians and wildlife statisticians to help solve some of the UK's biggest conservation problems are to be developed at the University of St Andrews.
Flies to give new insight into mating rituals
A study of one of the world's most common flies could improve the understanding of mating behaviour throughout the animal world.