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Some evolutionary losses may not be lost forever

Hyrophis curtus sea snake credit Satish Parashar

Nine species of sea snakes have now been identified as having regained the genetic requirements for advanced colour vision, demonstrating that once a complex trait has been lost to evolutionary time, it may be regained in some way.

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Functionality of a grapevine transport protein defined

Grapevine CCC protein

Researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have discovered that a protein which mediates the transport of alkali metal ions, such as potassium, and halides ions across plant membranes acts similarly to a protein found in animals.

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Project turning food waste into bioplastics receives award

Mel Nguyen presenting her research

³ÉÈË´óƬ PhD candidate Mel Nguyen was awarded at this year’s international Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition for her research investigating how to turn food waste into durable bioplastics.

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