An updated phylogeny of bats is presented, based on new genome assemblies and many ancient fossils and including all known bat families.

We are seeking a new Director for the Microscopy Bioscience Platform (https://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/microscopy-platform), based within the School of the Biological Sciences city centre campus. This strate...

Research Associate: Neuroscience (2 Posts)

Project Code NMH27Br Siviter Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of heatwaves. I...

Project Code NMH27Br Siviter Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of heatwaves. I...

Incipient reproductive isolation in the presence of gene flow has traditionally been attributed to a small number of major-effect loci under strong selection. Here, using the Heliconius erato adaptive...

Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.

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The Board of Electors to the Hatton Professorship of Sustainability invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship (combining be...

Incipient reproductive isolation in the presence of gene flow has traditionally been attributed to a small number of major-effect loci under strong selection. Here, using the Heliconius erato adaptive...

Prof Gustaf Hugelius warns wildfires could accelerate release of methane and carbon as vast regions approach irreversible thresholds

Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) in Butterfly Ecology and Climate Change across Europe

Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.

PM to look at imposing restriction in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough

Joseph Keating puts forward a case for including palaeontology in the new GCSE Natural History curriculum due to its unique deep-time perspective.

Virtual models of primate crania support visual system influence on brain size

Mochizuki reports a plant that lures pollinating flies by imitating the scent of ants injured by predators. This study reveals the first known case of ant mimicry in flowers and uncovers previously un...

This event will take place on Friday October 2nd, 2026, at the Department of Zoology (Main Lecture Theatre), University of Cambridge, Downing Street CB2 3EJ, 12:30 - 18:30. There will be no posters, ...

A Research Associate position is available in the Social Fluids Lab, led by Dr. Adria LeBoeuf, in the Department of Zoology. The post is funded by a new 3-year international Human Frontier Science Pro...

Discover how insects navigate using vision, memory and cues from nature. A clear, engaging look at ants, bees, and the remarkable abilities of tiny brains.

Studying long-lived species across the animal kingdom could provide insights into healthy ageing in humans. This study reveals long lifespans and slowed ageing in Heliconius butterflies, identifying t...

Opportunities Below are the positions currently open in our lab. Open PhD position (full time) Comparative and Population Genomics of Butterflies at High Elevations. The project aims to understand …

Abstract. Neurodiversity has received considerable attention recently from the general population and academic researchers, coinciding with an increase in