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Spotted hyenas scavenging in Mekelle

New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease

Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors.
Image of Monica holding her purple plaque

School of Bioscience reveals Purple Plaque to celebrate Dr Monika Tomecka, an Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award Winner

The School of Biosciences hosted an event to celebrate former PhD student Dr Monika Tomecka, who has won the prestigious Women in Innovation Award from Innovate UK.
Plants

"Plug-and-play" - how plants steal genetic shortcuts to survive

Plants are fast-tracking their own evolution by "plugging in" genetic code stolen from their neighbours, according to new research that reveals the secret to their own successful genetic engineering.
Stem cell deafness treatment

Pioneering partnership launched to ensure safety and accelerate life-changing stem cell therapies

The iSTAT (Investigating Safety and Toxicity of Advanced Therapies) project aims to accelerate the delivery of life-changing cell therapies by addressing critical safety hurdles.

Wheat

Early farming unintentionally bred highly competitive "warrior" wheat, study finds

An evolutionary ‘arms race’ for light and space led to the early domestication of wheat, according to new research that could offer fresh insights into crop design.