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The increased use of a chemical compound to replace TNT in explosive devices has a damaging and long lasting effect on plants, new research has shown.

The University of York is collaborating with institutions across the UK to help train and support the next generation of doctoral researchers.

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.

A new study on live tissue cells is the first to reveal how channels that allow sodium to enter into breast cancer cells enable tumours to grow and spread.

The results of the 2024 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the Department of Biology in ‘Academic Support’ and ‘Learning Resources’.

Scientists from the University of York are working with doctors and patients at York Hospital to understand the DNA mutations linked to a group of chronic blood cancers, and investigate why, in some cases, they can suddenly become more aggressive.

Biological Sciences at York is ranked 7th in the UK according to the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2025).

Nature conservation is successful in halting and reversing biodiversity loss, according to the findings of a major new study co-authored by a University of York academic.

Researchers have shown that an Amazonian butterfly is a hybrid species, formed by two other species breeding together almost 200,000 years ago.

The Department of Biology is part of a new project to help cultivate a thriving, dynamic and vibrant community of research technicians across the UK.

Females of some whale species have evolved to live drastically longer lives so they can care for their families, new research involving a University of York academic shows.

Researchers have shown that inedible species of butterfly, that mimic each other's colour patterns, have also evolved similar flight behaviours to warn predators and avoid being eaten.

The Cryo-EM facility and Viking cluster in York have played a major role in increasing understanding of bacterial cells’ ability to survive when threatened; understanding which could lead to more effective medicines in the future.