I’m Lindsay J. Henderson, a behavioural biologist with a background in animal behaviour, physiology, and neurobiology, with a focus on birds.
My work has spanned research, coordination, and strategic roles in avian science and now in engineering biology, including at the Roslin Institute. I am particularly interested in chickens as model organisms in biological and biomedical research, the mechanisms underlying complex behaviours, and new technologies to improve animal welfare.
Alongside this, I write about birds, brains, and behaviour, sharing new scientific advances and making research accessible to broader audiences.
This site reflects my interests in behavioural biology, animal welfare, and science communication.
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
— Marie Skłodowska Curie
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
— Jane Goodall
What we learn about ourselves through science is the most powerful thing we can know…
— Isaac Asimov
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