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Loggerhead turtle conservation: empowering NGOs through research
The loggerhead turtle faces risks of extinction. A Queen Mary research project in Cabo Verde offers a sustainable way to protect this species.
DNA from air could revolutionize the way we measure animal biodiversity
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London detect the presence of animals by collecting DNA from air.
Genetic resistance brings hope for ash trees
Professor Richard Buggs and his team discovered genetic variation that makes some ash trees resistant to the deadly fungal disease, ash dieback.
Study offers new insights into the timeline of mammal evolution
Scientists develop new, fast computational approach to provide the most detailed timeline of mammal evolution to date
Discovery of two mole-rat species creates new protected areas in Tanzania
Dr Chris Faulkes’ research into evolution and biodiversity led to the discovery of two new mole-rat species in Tanzania.
Insight into power generation in photosynthesis may lead to more resilient crops
A study into the energy-making process in plants could help engineer crops more resistant to stress or bacteria that produce pharmaceuticals.