School of Life Sciences Research
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Our Research Groups
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Animal Behaviour, Cognition, and Welfare
Exploring the causes, functions and evolution of animal behaviour, and the impact this has on welfare.
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Cancer and Ageing
Increasing understanding of disease characteristically associated with ageing at the molecular level, to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Diabetes, Metabolism and Inflammation (DMI)
Generating innovative research in the area of diabetes and related cardio metabolic and associated inflammatory disorders.
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Evolution and Ecology
Exploring the evolution and ecology of populations, species and communities across all levels of biological organisation, from genes through to ecosystems.
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Microbiology and Biotechnology
Answering fundamental questions relating to the characterisation, evaluation and testing of microorganisms and viruses.