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Discover the wonders of life this November at Biofest 2023

Curious minds are invited to embark on a captivating journey into the world of cutting-edge bioscience research as the University of 91Ö±²¥ launches BioFest, a unique new festival designed to illuminate the wonders of life.
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Scientists identify evolutionary gateway helping pneumonia bacteria become resistant to antibiotics

An evolutionary gateway which helps pneumonia cells become resistant to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥.

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Natural GM crops: grasses take evolutionary shortcut by borrowing genes from their neighbours

Grasses transfer genes from their neighbours in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

Lemurs at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Endangered species' poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers

Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have found.