Reintroducing The Wild
Could reintroducing wolves reinvigorate the landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Simon Gill investigates the effects of bringing back this icon of the wilderness to modern day Scotland.
Category: Life Sciences
The GIST: Issue 1
We here at The GIST have been hard at work for the past several months, and are now proud to finally present to you the first issue of The GIST magazine.
Strong Coffee
Researchers at Glasgow University have found a startling range of caffeine levels in high street coffees.
Invasion of the Death-Defying Mutant Mice
Eva Cook investigates a new kind of uninvited houseguest – coming soon to a town near you.
Using Biology to Solve the Problem of Water Shortage
A UK-wide research project aiming to make fresh water by removing the salt from sea water was launched at the University of Glasgow in October.
Body Integrity Image Disorder: The Desire for Amputation
For most people the idea of losing a limb is horrifying. Even worse is the idea that we would have to self-amputate in order to survive.
University of Strathclyde Research Day
On Tuesday 7th June in the Barony Hall, over 500 students, staff and visitors attended the University of Strathclyde Research Day.
Two Fingers for Science?
Researchers believe they have found a link between the relative lengths of your index and ring fingers and a predisposition to the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
