The study of ancient worms could offer a more solid understanding of evolutionary patterns and processes, according to new research. Scientists from the universities of Bath and Lincoln have revealed new findings on the evolutionary relationships and structure of priapulids…
Research could lead to a better understanding of flesh-eating disease
Royal Society University Research Fellow Dr Edward Taylor has joined the University of Lincoln’s School of Life Sciences. Dr Taylor spent the last ten years at the University of York where he was awarded a Royal Society University Research Fellowship…
Crucial Review on “Shock Collars” For Pets
The arguments for and against the use of Electric Pulse Training Aids (EPTAs) on pets have been published in a report led by Professor Daniel Mills from the University of Lincoln. The review by the Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC)…
National survey to track what we really think of wandering cats
Researchers want to know what you think of wandering cats in the first survey of its kind in the UK: To some people they’re a nuisance, while to others they’re a symbol of neighbourhood life – the wandering cat flitting…
Royal Society exhibition puts focus on Lincoln’s animal vision research
Scientists from the University of Lincoln are presenting their research into colour vision in animals at the Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition, which opens today (3 July 2012). Animal colouration provides some of the most striking examples of evolution…
Superbug which attacks wounded soldiers could be combated by ‘friendly’ viruses
Scientists from the University’s School of Life Sciences are working on new treatments to tackle a deadly superbug which has been seriously affecting soldiers wounded on the battlefield: Scientists at the University of Lincoln are working to develop new treatments to combat a…