School of Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences

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Genetics/genomics, ecology, evolution, plant sciences and zoology. Use your love of biology to make the world a better place. Current Honours Projects

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Green Turtle. Image: Christopher Gatto, PhD Student, Reina Lab.

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BIO3820 field trip to Borneo. Image: Mr Bruce Weir.

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Latest news from The School of Biological Sciences

Fire regimes can change genetic patterns of animal species, study finds

Monash University scientists have called for the increased integration of genetic research into the field of fire ecology to ensure that conservation management decisions are well-informed.

Biology

Size over reproduction: a winning strategy for Polar Fish

Marine fish at the poles have a later reproductive age and lay more eggs, an international study led by Monash researchers has found.

Biology 26 May 2023

Vale Bruce Alexander Fuhrer (OAM) (December 31, 1930 – March 31, 2023)

Prolific photographer Bruce Alexander Fuhrer (OAM) died recently aged 92. Bruce was an Australian mycologist and fungus photographer.His photographic collection of fungi numbers more than 3000 species. He was in the School of Biological Sciences between 1972 and 1996.

Biology 28 April 2023

Supergenes power invasive species’ success, study finds

Common ragweed, a pest and a major cause of hay fever, is a successful invasive species because it uses ‘supergenes’ to adapt, an international study led by Monash University has found.

Biology 28 March 2023

Superb fairy-wrens help others following similar rules as humans

Superb fairy-wrens are more likely to take risks to help members of their close social circle, according to a new international study led by Monash University.