#biochemistry

Fermented plant protein peptides in development of functional elderly milk formulations

This project explores using fermented plant protein peptides in milk formulas for the elderly with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The expected outcome is to ferment plant protein peptides, analyse their bioactive compounds, and assess their in vitro bioactivities. The project aims to develop nutritious, easily digestible, novel dairy formulas, potentially reducing the burden of age-related health concerns on individuals and healthcare systems.

Influencing factors of feed intake and digestion in prawns

This Project will investigate poorly understood mechanisms regulating feed consumption in prawns through a multi-disciplinary approach studying feeding behaviour, digestive physiology, nutritional needs and metabolism regulation. The expected outcomes are to better understand dietary factors and physiological mechanisms promoting feed consumption and return of appetite in juvenile prawns. This may lead to the application of new feed and feeding strategies to enhance aquaculture performance and sustainability.  

Prediction of molecular interactions with RNA using AI

This Project will develop deep-learning models to predict interactions of ribonucleic acid (RNA) with other molecules. The expected outcomes are to improve prediction capabilities to decode RNA interactions in disease mechanisms, identify novel therapeutic modalities, and improve existing therapies for targeting RNA. This could result in enhanced capacity to design new therapies and potential to optimise RNA targeting molecules for therapeutic applications.