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 Role of Probiotics in Regulating Gut Microbiome in the Development of Steatosis Liver Disease (SLD): from Metabolic ...
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Diagram illustrating how DNM1 regulates EMT and metastasis. High levels of DNM1 enhance N-cadherin endocytic recycling, leading to increased ...
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Broad-nosed weevil beetle at Danum Valley Conservation Area, Borneo. (Photo courtesy: Marco Chan) A team of ecologists from The University of Hong ...
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Proportion of funding supporting single-species projects (green) and multiple species projects (yellow) per taxonomic group. Numbers on the right ...
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PICH acts like a lookout, spotting and attaching to tiny DNA threads called ultrafine anaphase bridges (UFBs). When PICH is inactivated (knockdown, ...
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