MRes Biosciences - Fundamental biology in Sutton Bonington United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

Our core biological research examines molecular processes governing growth, development, and physiological functions in plants and animals across cellular, tissue, and organism-wide levels. Using Arabidopsis as our primary model system, we explore essential plant mechanisms including the formation of leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. A central emphasis lies on plant hormones and their critical functions in regulating growth patterns, developmental processes, and root tropisms. Our research also encompasses molecular pathways involved in nutrient uptake from soil and plant responses to environmental stressors.

For animal studies, we concentrate on reproductive biology and developmental processes in livestock. Our work ranges from endocrine research analyzing ovarian function and estrous cycle regulation to molecular investigations of early embryonic development, stem cell differentiation, and tissue specialization. Our