Our Research The Free Group are a diverse cohort of microbiologists interested in microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology, microbiota, bioremediation and solving contemporary interdisciplinary issues led by Dr Andrew Free at The University of Edinburgh. Find out more Andrew Free Dr Andrew Free, Principal Investigator of the Free Group. Our Team Meet the Free lab team members. Publications Full list of publications from the group. Gallery Photos from the lab and group outings. Past members Former group members. This article was published on 2025-12-15