In some from or fashion, every lifeform on Earth has been impacted by human activity, including microorganisms. Many of these microbes are involved in global biogeochemical cycling, breaking down or converting essential elements such as carbon and nitrogen. Read more
Insect odorant receptors are a unique class of protein complexes evolved for odour sensing, with strong potential for electronic nose technology. Read more
We live in a throw-away society in which we make, use, and dispose with detrimental effects to our environment and health, such as plastic contaminants in oceans and food chains. Read more
The Oxford Interdisciplinary Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) programme is a 4-year DPhil*/PhD programme that aims to equip a new generation of researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the most important challenges in bioscience research. Read more
Exposure to soil biodiversity in urban greenspaces can promote human and wildlife health by impacting their microbiomes. However, the development of soil biodiversity following aboveground restoration is poorly understood, as are the pathways through which people are exposed to this biodiversity. Read more
Suzanne Litthauer, Timo Hytonen (NIAB EMR); Jim Dunwell (University of Reading). Alteration in flowering habit has been one of the most significant innovations in many soft fruit crops, extending the season and allowing the most consistent volumes of supply. Read more
Overview. In nature, viruses drive bacterial abundance, activity, and community composition. they are responsible for up to 100% of bacterial mortality every day, severely affecting ecosystem function. Read more
Light is unsurpassed in its ability to control biological systems with high spatial and temporal resolution. It has the advantages of non-invasive and remote action, reversibility, speed, and facile modulation of the energies involved (through use of different wavelengths/colours). Read more
This project is available through the MIBTP programme. The successful applicant will join the MIBTP cohort and will take part in all of the training offered by the programme. Read more
Land-use changes due to intensified agricultural practices are a concern in the Philippines (Dirzo et al, 2014). The replacement of forests by mixed agroecosystems and high-value crops has led to biodiversity loss and increased contact of humans with wild animal populations. Read more
Principal Industrial Supervisor – Gillian MacDonald,. Glenmorangie. Principal Academic Supervisors –. Dr. Roy Neilson. , James Hutton Institute (JHI). Read more
Principal Industrial Supervisor – Gillian MacDonald,. Glenmorangie. Principal Academic Supervisors –. Dr. Roy Neilson. , James Hutton Institute (JHI). Read more
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