From smooth and button-size to spiky and giant-size – why are cacti so diverse?
A new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution in the Department of Life Sciences has shed light on the mystery as to why are there so many different types.
Read about the latest research news and press releases from the Department.
A new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution in the Department of Life Sciences has shed light on the mystery as to why are there so many different types.
New analysis shows birds living near humans had up to three times more antimicrobial resistant bacteria in their gut than those living in more remote areas.
DNA analysis refutes the theory that Kaspar Hauser was a ‘lost prince’ of the House of Baden
New research in Nature Communications investigates the effect of sexual size dimorphism on genome evolution.
Testing hundreds of confiscated vapes in 38 schools in England reveals 1 in 6 (16.6%) contained spice
The University has appointed two distinguished international visiting professors for a term of two years as part of the annual Global Chair scheme.
Our research spans a diverse range of areas, from drug discovery science and healthcare, to evolutionary biology and biodiversity.
Studying organisms across the five kingdoms, find out how our research is helping answer the big questions about past, present and future biodiversity.
We study the evolutionary process from micro to macro-evolution to resolve key problems in fundamental, applied and evolution education research.
From plant immune systems to synthetic biology, find out how we're helping increase crop plant resilience against extreme temperatures, drought, and pathogens.
Discover how we're addressing the rapid rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the challenges of emerging microbes with epidemic and pandemic potential.
From conception to death, our research addresses developmental and homeostatic mechanisms and the detection, treatment and prevention of their dysfunction.
Hear from some of the teams working across our research domains.
Dr Stephanie Lo, a senior lecturer in the Milner Centre for Evolution, discusses her research on vaccines and the race against ever evolving pathogens.
Professor Tiffany Taylor and her team explain how they can harness the rapid evolution of bacteria to uncover insights into our microbiome.
Dr Vicky Hunt and her team share their work on the parasite genes and what they teach us about parasitic life cycles and their ability to infect their hosts.
Professor Zamin Iqbal and his team study microbial genomics and evolution, exploring how drug resistance spreads amongst bacterial populations to help fight it.
Our research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
A multi-disciplinary team from Bath is developing the world's first portable device that detects synthetic drugs.
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Five cross-disciplinary research domains are prioritised: biodiversity, evolution, food security, infection and antimicrobial resistance, and life course. These domains bridge across the Department, enabling new opportunities for wider collaboration and defining a new vision of Life Sciences.
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