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.

2019 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.

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LATEST ARTICLES FROM THE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

HKU Earth Scientists Discovered Century-scale Deep-water Circulation Dynamics in the North Atlantic Ocean throughout the last 20,000 years

Dr Moriaki Yasuhara, Dr Hisayo Okahashi, and Dr Huai-Hsuan May Huang from School of Biological Sciences and Swire Institute of Marine Science of The ...

Professor Alice WONG got an Outstanding Teaching Award 2018

Congratulations to Professor Alice WONG https://www4.hku.hk/award/ceremony/award-recipients

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

They discovered that centromeric DNA is used as a template to produce a non-protein coding, centromeric RNA (cenRNA), that is essential for ...

Potential parasitic hazards for humans in fish meat

Consumer Council recently made the following finding. Test on Sashimi: Excessive Methylmercury in over Half of Tuna Samples Parasites Detected in ...

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