Latest news from the School of Biological Sciences Search Tags Publication date Date from Date to New target in fight against resistant infections 19 November, 2025 The discovery of a new mechanism of resistance to common antibiotics could pave the way for… Denise Affleck wins the Edinburgh Technician Award 22 October, 2025 Denise Affleck has won The University of Edinburgh's 2025 Technicians Award for Contribution… Does reforestation help or hinder soil’s carbon storage? 24 July, 2025 A project to examine how reforestation affects the soil and its ability to tackle climate change,… Researchers receive funding to boost the shelf-life of vegetables 15 July, 2025 A project led by Professor Steven Spoel and Dr Lindsay Williams has been awarded funding by the… What a relief! Microbes transform plastic waste into paracetamol 23 June, 2025 Paracetamol production could be revolutionised by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn… New hub to harness magic of microbes to turn trash into treasure 19 June, 2025 A pioneering new hub is set to transform UK manufacturing by converting industrial waste into… Secret to identifying British plants revealed by new website 28 May, 2025 A new website has been launched to help members of the public to identify UK wild flowers and… Professor Dónal O’Carroll elected a Fellow of the Royal Society 19 May, 2025 Professor Dónal O'Carroll has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, in recognition of… Mutant ‘Dr Suess’ plant reveals 500-million-year-old auxin control mechanism 02 May, 2025 A study has revealed new insights into the elusive process that allows a single hormone, known as… Engineering Biology report showcases Edinburgh expertise 25 April, 2025 Engineered microbes could produce sustainable supplies of rare metals vital to a range of… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … This article was published on Thursday 30 January 2025
