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

Postgraduate Student Public Seminar (M&CB Area)

November 26 @ 10:00 am

TROPOMYOSIN RECEPTOR KINASE B IS A PIVOTAL MODULATOR OF BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE THERMOGENESIS by Miss Iu Chit Yu ...

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Postgraduate Student Public Seminar (E&B Area)

November 27 @ 3:00 pm

The role of Temperate Forst Composition Heterogeneity on Ecosystem Carbon Dynamics Under Climate Change by Miss Lin ...

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Postgraduate Student Public Seminar (M&CB Area)

December 4 @ 2:00 pm

Auxiliary Subunits Orchestrate the Regulation, Expression, and Function of TMC Channels by Mr. Wang Rui | ...

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LATEST ARTICLES FROM THE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

HKU Ecologists Lead Global Study Revealing Dam Construction’s Harmful Impact on Migratory River Species

The gold neon dwarf goby (Stiphodon percnopterygionus) is one of many diadromous species affected by dam-induced habitat fragmentation. Image credit: ...

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HKU Ecologists Link Arthropod Declines and Ecosystem Function Loss in Tropical Rainforests to Intensifying El Niño Events

These tropical arthropods—now in decline even in undisturbed rainforests—play vital roles in maintaining ecosystem health, as highlighted in the ...

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Bat Fishing Behavior Unveiled! 蝙蝠捕魚新發現!

Research led by Professor Simon Sin of HKU School of Biological Sciences reveals that Hong Kong’s Rickett's big-footed bats (Myotis pilosus) hunt ...

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HKU Teams Up with Local Chefs and Sustainability Advocates to Turns Scraps into Delicious Dishes in Innovative Cookbook

The cookbook demonstrates how science can transform discarded ingredients into nutritious meals, encouraging healthier eating and sustainable ...

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