Cells to Cerebral Cortex: What is the brain and how does it form?
Ameerah Gardee takes you on a tour of the brain – what it’s made of, how it’s made and some of the things it can do
Tagged: Biology
The Curious Case of Amylase
Amylase may be small for an enzyme, but it has a big biological impact. Thomas explains the evolutionary history of this tiny protein.
Going Down the Rabbit Hole of Evo-devo: Deep Homology
You and a fly share a lot in common, far more than you’d expect. It’s time to become acquainted with your inner fly.
What is Life?
Claire Harris briefly ponders what it means to be alive on this strange planet called Earth, and beyond.
The Urban Jungle
Claire Harris uncovers the hidden lives of the animals that have made a home out of our towns and cities.
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.
