Life and Environmental Sciences News and Events Back to 'Life and Environmental Sciences' Link between inflammation and mental sluggishness shown in new study DescriptionScientists at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam have uncovered a possible explanation for the mental sluggishness that often accompanies illness.Date:15/11/2019 Evolution can reconfigure gene networks to deal with environmental change DescriptionScientists at the University of Birmingham have unravelled the genetic mechanisms behind tiny waterfleas' ability to adapt to increased levels of phosphorus pollution in lakes.Date:14/11/2019 Dr Stewart presents Founders Lecture DescriptionDr Stewart presents Founders LectureDate:12/11/2019 Dr Neil Hotchin Appointed Head of School of Biosciences DescriptionDr Neil Hotchin Appointed Head of School of BiosciencesDate:08/11/2019 Why quantifying plastic pollution beyond the world's oceans represents the next frontier DescriptionPlastic pollution beyond the world's oceans – Why quantifying plastic pollution in freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems represents the next frontierDate:07/11/2019 Athletes suspend morality to pursue sporting success - study DescriptionRuthless sportspeople often suspend their sense of right and wrong when they step onto the field of play – viewing sport as a different world where they jettison responsibility to act in a moral way.Date:25/10/2019 Over £20 million government award marks Midlands' bio-economy strengths DescriptionFrom advanced biology to crop improvements and the science of sheep health - new government award for doctoral training partnershipDate:25/10/2019 UK and China scientists developing new drugs to fight tuberculosis DescriptionUK and China scientists developing new drugs to fight tuberculosisDate:23/10/2019 Increase health benefits of exercise by working out before breakfast – new research DescriptionExercising before eating breakfast burns more fat, improves how the body responds to insulin and lowers people's risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Date:18/10/2019 New clinical research offers possibility of future rehabilitation for patients in vegetative and minimally conscious states DescriptionNon-invasive brain stimulation is to be trialed for the first time alongside advanced brain imaging techniques in patients who are minimally conscious or in a vegetative state.Date:18/10/2019 Displaying 1 to 10 of 410 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next