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June 2026

A sea anemone - credit Karmannye Chaudhary

Epigenetic changes can be inherited without changing DNA in animals

Faculty of Science and Engineering

1 June 2026

Beyond DNA: Scientists discover how traits can be passed on without genetic changes. In a new study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, a sea anemone has revealed that epigenetic changes can be inherited across generations, offering rare experimental evidence that information beyond DNA sequence can persist in ... [more]


May 2026

Tropical butterflies "hedge their bets" with mating tactics to adapt to extreme seasons

Faculty of Science and Engineering

26 May 2026

Butterfly reproduction findings provide key insights into how climate crisis might affect tropical ecosystems. New research from Queen Mary University of London shows how extreme seasonal patterns are causing rainforest butterflies to adapt their reproductive strategies at a rapid pace, with implications for species resilience under accelerating climate disruption. The ... [more]