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. New! 2021 Honours Projects now available

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    Other research areas include: The Centre for Geometric Biology

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    Latest news from The School of Biological Sciences

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    World first study shows that some microorganisms can bend the rules of evolution

    The dominant thinking in evolution focuses on inheritance between parent and offspring – or ‘vertical gene transfer (VGT)’.

    Biology

    Monash study provides new hope for children suffering from rare muscle diseases

    Alexander

    Stephen Greenspan and Laura Zah were devastated when they learned their son Alexander had a rare genetic mutation, which causes a deadly neuromuscular disease with no known treatment or cure.

    Biology 9 January 2020

    Novel hormone discovery provides new insight into the evolution of plant structure

    An international study co-led by the Monash University School of Biological Sciences has discovered a stem-cell promoting hormone in the liverwort Marchantia polymopha.

    Biology 1 January 1970

    Cardiovascular disease researchers consider leaving sector, survey warns

    Research by Monash University and the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance has painted a concerning outlook for the sector with many scientists considering leaving due to lack of job and financial security.

    Biology 1 January 1970
    Phytoplankton communities

    Size may not matter when estimating community energy use, study finds

    Ecologists often want to understand how a community functions.

    Biology
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