Biosciences News
Leading the world in interdisciplinary research
We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.
Wolfson Foundation visit marks 50 years of research support
We are celebrating a milestone in our collaboration with the Wolfson Foundation as Paul Ramsbottom, the Foundation's chief executive, visited us recently to mark 50 years of groundbreaking collaborative work, which has contributed to numerous pioneering projects across our University.
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New imaging of bacterial DNA uncovers secrets to future antibiotic design
In a new study, scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department joined forces with researchers from Jagiellonian University (Poland), and the John Innes Centre to reveal how a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase twists and stabilises DNA.
National biodiversity award for MammalWeb project
Our MammalWeb project has won a national biodiversity award for its work to gather information on the distribution, abundance, habits and behaviours of UK and European wild mammals.
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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