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Read more at: Jelena Aleksic named as one of 50 inspirational bio-entrepreneurs

Jelena Aleksic named as one of 50 inspirational bio-entrepreneurs

26 November 2015

Jelena Aleksic, a former MRC-funded Graduate Student in Professor Steve Russell's Group in the Department of Genetics [>2011] has been named as a rising star in the biotech industry. Jelena is featured as an inspirational female bio-entrepreneur in 'BioBeat : 50 Movers & Shakers in BioBusiness 2015' Earlier this...


Read more at: New paper from Aylwyn Scally & colleagues reveals long-term decline in gorilla populations
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New paper from Aylwyn Scally & colleagues reveals long-term decline in gorilla populations

10 April 2015

Appearing in 'Science' this week is a paper by Aylwyn Scally and colleagues, 'Mountain gorilla genomes reveal the impact of long-term population decline and inbreeding' . Genomes were sequenced and compared, showing that some sub-species have suffered population decline for thousands of years, which has led to further...


Read more at: Refurbishment moves : Check here for lab moves

Refurbishment moves : Check here for lab moves

5 March 2014

Because of extensive refurbishment to labs in the Department of Genetics, beginning in April 2014, many Groups working in the main Genetics building have moved. Some Groups have relocated within the same building, but some have moved elsewhere for the time being. Watch this space for updates! Group Lab pages will also...


Read more at: Interested in Part II Genetics?

Interested in Part II Genetics?

10 February 2014

Are you a IB student interested in Part II Genetics? Come and visit the Department on our Open Day : Thursday 12 March, between 15:30 and 17:00. Come and talk to current Part IIs and quiz members of staff. If you cannot make the Open Day : No problem! You can pick up a copy of the course brochure from reception - or...