Discovery of key mechanism in Huntington’s Disease could pave the way for early detection and treatment

Published on October 29, 2024

Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development of Huntington’s Disease. This discovery opens up the possibility of studying the disease before its clinical onset and eventually stopping its progression.
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New guidance on conservation and human rights launched today at United Nations biodiversity conference COP16

October 28, 2024
A major new publication on conservation and human rights cowritten by conservation researchers at the University of Oxford’s Department of Biology and human rights experts at Forest Peoples Programme will be launched today at the United Nations biodiversity conference in Colombia, CBD COP16.

New study confirms beehive fences are highly effective in reducing human-elephant conflict

October 29, 2024
A ground-breaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons, helping to reduce human-elephant conflict for local farmers and boost income. The findings, published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice, offer promising insights into using nature-based solu