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Researchers at the University of York have been successful in their bid to be part of C-SPIRIT, the new “Centre for Sustainable Plant Innovation and Resilience through International Teamwork”.

York Scientists reveal how marine algae are so good at capturing CO2.

Dr Inês Martins, of York’s Department of Biology, has been awarded a prestigious University Research Fellowship (URF) from the Royal Society.

Northern Elephant seals have staged a remarkable comeback after narrowly escaping extinction by hunting, but new research reveals lasting genetic effects in the present population.

A University of York spin-out company is partnering with a top US Cancer Centre to test a biomarker for early detection of lung cancer.

Two researchers from the Department of Biology have been awarded fellowships for emerging bioscience leaders by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

Researchers have identified the genetic changes linked to why plants go through a developmental change similar to “puberty” at different rates, a discovery which could lead to better crop nutrition.

We are absolutely delighted that the Department of Biology has been successful in achieving renewal of their Gold Athena Swan award, retaining the award for the next five years.