News from the Department of Biological and Medical Sciences

The genetics of male genital evolution unraveled: the tartan gene underlies differences in the size of genitalia between species
Scientists at Oxford Brookes University have discovered a gene that contributes to differences in the size of male genitalia between different species of flies.
Oxford Brookes Professor of Biodiversity Conservation takes project students to the Greater Mara ecosystem (GME), Kenya, to assist in a long term project assessing the viability of wildlife conservancies.
Professor of Biodiversity Conservation takes project students to the Greater Mara ecosystem (GME), Kenya, to assist in a long term project assessing the viability of wildlife conservancies.
Oxford Brookes leads an international team to unlock the secrets of a new gene
An international collaboration led by a team at Oxford Brookes University has identified an important new gene which could open up new doors for research and developing new therapies for developmental conditions affecting the eye, brain and digits.
Study identifies possible genetic link between children’s language and mental health
A new study suggests there may be genetic explanations for why some children with poor language also have poor mental health.
Oxford Brookes Biologists Contribute To Ensuring World Population's Food Supply
The cell wall regulates dynamics and size of plasma-membrane nanodomains in Arabidopsis
In memoriam: Oxford Brookes pays tribute to Professor Chris Hawes
Oxford Brookes University has received the sad news that Professor Chris Hawes died on Thursday (4 July 2019).
Students praise local health and social care providers for excellent learning experience
Students studying healthcare and social work at Oxford Brookes University have praised staff from the NHS, Social Care and Social Services in the Placement of the Year Awards 2019.
Trust me, I’m a robot: Oxford Brookes University collaborates on chatbot research
Oxford Brookes University is working with researchers at UEA, the University of Kent, and Cranfield University to investigate how chatbots can be designed to appear more trustworthy – thanks to £500,000 funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Pioneering Oxford Brookes University researcher named among Nation’s Lifesavers
Professor Helen Dawes of Oxford Brookes University has today been recognised for her exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy.
Oxford Brookes University Students research in the spotlight at Get Published! Poster Conference 2019
The Oxford Brookes University GetPublished! Student Research Poster Conference is taking place on Friday 12 April 2019, 12:00-14:00 in the Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus.

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