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Curlew eggs on a lab bench

Curlew recovery and the case of the fragile eggs

Last year, a preliminary study revealed potential problems with eggshell quality in this endangered wading bird. Now, evolutionary biologist Dr Nicola Hemmings has launched a national investigation to get to the bottom of what is causing the problem.
A flap endonuclease cuts DNA (the orange intertwined worms)

Targeting a parasite’s DNA could be more effective way to treat malaria

Research from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is exploring a new way of killing the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria
Chloe Tolley receiving a prize at graduation with Dr Adam Hodgson and Len Garnham.

Inaugural Julia Garnham Prize in Clinical Genetics awarded to outstanding undergraduate student

Chloe Tolley was presented with the £200 prize and departmental commemorative medal to mark her achievements during her graduation celebration.