There are two universal truths about biology. First, is unity. Life evolved once: its fundamental processes and building blocks are essentially the same regardless of species or location. The second is diversity. Evolution gave rise dazzling variety: millions of species, each with a unique array of adaptations, and a myriad different local communities. At the School of Biological Sciences, we study the proximate mechanisms underlying biological systems as well as their ultimate outcomes. Our teaching and research contributes to the understanding, appreciation and conservation of nature in Hong Kong and globally.
The vibrant colours of the scarlet macaw and the blue-and-yellow macaw arise from yellow and red pigments unique to parrots, called psittacofulvins. ...
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The distribution of species around the globe is not a random process but an outcome resulting from several evolutionary mechanisms as well as past ...
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Inactivation of a DNA repair gene called FANCM enhances the formation of DNA damage and chromosomal instability induced by a PARP inhibitor, leading ...
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In general, plants obtain the nutrients they need for growth and development from the soil through their root systems. One of the most important ...
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