Rob Hayman is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews. He previously completed a BSc in Chemistry at the University of Leeds, including a final year research project into the evolution of photoreception and circadian rhythms. Since university, he has worked as an editor, specialising in educational and science publishing.
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