HKU study reveals the hidden fight within corals

Revisiting energy flow in photosynthetic plant cells

An unexpected heat shock to neurons: HKU scientists and collaborators uncovered a new mechanism for balancing protein stability during neuronal development

HKU ecologists and international team discover ongoing and future tropical diversity decline

HKU marine ecologists reveal larvicidal oil for mosquito control threatens coastal marine life and pollutes sea environment

Metagenomics reveals distinct microbiotypes in giant clams Tridacna maxima

HKU study unlocks the secret of corals’ tolerance to climate change: their diet

A New Book by Dr Hannah Mumby

HKU researchers develop a novel wastewater treatment process to effectively remove health hazardous chemical contaminants

HKU Paleontologists Discovered a Solid Evidence of Formerly Elusive Abrupt Sea-level Jump

HKU marine biologist and international team unveil impacts of heatwave on reef fishes

Shoring up the coastlines

Endangered eels onsale in local markets

A team of international mangrove forest experts suggesting optimistic cause for global mangrove conservation

Coral Key Comes Home to Experts

Researchers see red over bad diet

Ocean Deoxygenation: Everyone's Problem

HKU Plant Scientists Identify New Strategy to Enhance Rice Grain Yield

Decoding a new sign in chromatin maze

Elephants have a nose for quantity

Choices of sampling method bias functional components estimation and ability to discriminate assembly mechanisms

Dr Karen Yuen and Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Yick Hin Ling discovered cell division requires a balanced level of non-coding RNA for chromosome stability

Century-scale Deep-water Circulation Dynamics throughout the last 20,000 years

Discovery on a key driver of past and perhaps future abrupt climate change that is deep-water dynamics in the North Atlantic Ocean. Read more.

Eco-supportive shorelines composed of ecological bricks

A new style of "ecological brick" that will provide habitats for marine life around the reclaimed land. Read more.

Termites mitigate the effects of drought in tropical rainforest

In many tropical regions, where drought is predicted to become more frequent in the coming years, termites are key components of ecosystem function. Ashton et al. experimentally manipulated termite communities to quantify their role during the 2015–2016 “super El Niño” drought in a Malaysian tropical rainforest. Read more.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

If you would like to apply to join any of the HKU School of Biological Science courses online then please follow this link. Go to our applications site to fill in the form. Read more.

HONG KONG HOSTS MORE THAN A QUARTER OF ALL MARINE SPECIES RECORDED IN CHINA

Hong Kong hosts more than a quarter of all marine species recorded in China － HK's first comprehensive study on marine biodiversity reveals. Read more.

THE BEAUTY OF THE SKIN INDUSTRY

SkinData aims to develop products for skin pigmentation, photoageing and inflammation, using naturally-sourced, active pharmaceutical-grade compounds that are put through rigorous testing. Read more.

Urban Conservation

HKU biologist reveals important role cities play in conservation of threatened species Read more.

The Swire Institute of Marine Science

celebrates 25 years of research excellence and public service. Read more.

Welcome to HKU School of Biological Sciences

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.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Qualifying Seminar

September 29 @ 9:00 am

Ecological profiling of a commercial hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus x Epinephelus lanceolatus) released into ...

September 29 @ 4:00 pm

EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF CENTROMERE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE IN HOLOCENTRIC CAENORHABDITIS by Zhu Jing | ...

September 30 @ 2:30 pm

Functional characterization of flavonoid/stilbene modifying enzymes in rice, Medicago legumes and sorghum by Lui Cheuk ...

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