The Hedgehog (Hh) pathway plays central roles in animal development and stem-cell function. Defects in Hh signalling lead to birth defects and cancer in humans. The first and often genetically ...

a paper on this topic has just been published in Nature Medicine. “We were investigating the role of hedgehog signaling in the development of sarcomas in mice when we stumbled upon an unexpected ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions Once a common site in the British countryside and gardens, hedgehog numbers are now taking a 'nose dive'. The most recent data from the Mammals Trust UK ...

Hedgehogs hibernate through winter, so they need a shelter from cold weather and hungry predators. They also need a spot to nest to rear their young. Follow our instructions on how to build a simple ...

Two types of bird - the red-backed shrike and black grouse - could be re-introduced along with pine martens as part of the ...