Brain evolution
Adversity rather than cooperation is behind the large human brain, according to new research from the University's School of Biology.
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£1.4m research grant
Scotland is to remain at the forefront of international research.
Athena Swan Awards
“Promoting inclusivity and fairness is my highest priority,” Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.
SMA treatment breakthrough
SMA is most common genetic cause of infant death.
Crows 'hooked' on fast food
New Caledonian crows extract prey faster with complex hooked tools.
Crafty crows know what it takes to make a good tool
New study provides surprising insights into how crows manufacture their hooked foraging tools
Significant step made towards understanding Rift Valley Fever virus
First insight into the architecture of viral filaments
Song cultures of whales give rare insight into evolutionary learning
‘Animal culture’ reshapes ideas about evolution
Fish pool their experience to solve problems collectively
Implications for business and bio-inspired swarm robotics
Families at war
The struggle between maternal and paternal genes is real, say researchers