News Archive 2008-2009
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Biochemical Society award for JIC Microbiologist
Professor Mervyn Bibb of the John Innes Centre and former BIO graduate has been awarded the Heatley Medal and Prize by the Biochemical Society. Read more
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Discover the fun side of science
Balloon-powered cars, deadly predators and the chance to see your own DNA – the fun side of science will be explored at an event organised by the University of East Anglia next weekend. Read more
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BIO image on front page of Molecular Cancer Research
Professor Dylan Edwards' research group have one of their images taken in the Henry Wellcome Laboratory for Cell imaging on the cover of the March issue of Molecular Cancer Research. Read more
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All creatures great and small
A public science lecture at the University of East Anglia asks why size matters in plants and animals. Read more
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Machines on genes: enzymes that make, break, and move DNA and RNA
There will be a Biochemical Society Focused Meeting entitled 'Machines on genes: enzymes that make, break, and move DNA and RNA' from the 12 - 14 August 2009. Read more
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Cloning the smell of the seaside (New videos added)
Scientists from the School of Biological Sciences at UEA have discovered exactly what makes the seaside smell like the seaside and bottled it! Check out the new videos here. Read more
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Study looks at implications of salmon breeding
The implications of breeding between farmed and wild salmon will be investigated in a new project led by scientists at the University of East Anglia. Read more
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Will we ever cure cancer?
World cancer expert Prof Dylan Edwards will give a public lecture at the University of East Anglia this month on the long search for a cure for cancer. Read more
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Transition Metals in Biochemistry
Dr Nick Watmough and Professor David Richardson of the School of Biological Sciences are organizing a meeting with the Biochemical Society entitled 'Transition metals in biochemistry' which will take place at the University of East Anglia in June 2008. Read more
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New MSc addressing the global challenges facing the 21st Century
The School of Biological Sciences launches a new MSc in Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future and couse information is now available. Read more
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Helping Hand From The Grandparents, Observed In Birds
Research carried out over more than 20 years on a population on Cousin Island in the Seychelles has revealed that, as in humans, older adults that no longer breed themselves often help their children to raise grandchildren. Read more
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Secrets of bracing sea air
The latest in the University of East Anglia's public science lectures explores the science behind the familiar smell of the seaside. Read more
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Uncovering hidden biodiversity within a widespread species of Mexican Iguana
The rich biodiversity of Mexico is reflected in both the absolute number of species present as well as the number of species that are unique to the region. The complex geological and climatic history of the Mexican region suggests that biodiversity within this region may in fact be much higher that it is currently estimated. Read more
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DNA delights for children
Scientists from the School of Biological Sciences at University of East Anglia will help families explore ‘the science of life’ at a free hands-on event in Norwich. Read more
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'Cells Alive' event images now online
Images from the highly sucessful 'Cells Alive - the science of life' event are now available for download. Read more
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New book published
A new book 'The Cancer Degradome' by Professor Dylan Edwards has just been published. Read more
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Success of Icelandic black-tailed godwits all down to timing
At the end of summer, young Icelandic black-tailed godwits leave the Arctic to migrate to western Europe in search of food and a milder climate. The sooner they manage the trip, the more likely they are to be successful as adults. Read more
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Study looks at implications of salmon breeding
The implications of breeding between farmed and wild salmon will be investigated in a new project led by scientists at the University of East Anglia. Read more
