January 6th, 2023
Enhancing microbiomes to find solutions to important environmental challenges.
Plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems is a significant global challenge. Researchers are examining the microbial communities in these environments to find novel solutions to the plastic problem.
The use of biosolids, the end product of wastewater treatment, as a fertiliser for crops forms a circular economy of nutrients between humans, the soil and our food. By understanding the microbiome, researchers aim to enhance the benefits of biosolids and ameliorate the impacts of pollutants.
Applying bioelectrochemical systems to encourage microbes to biodegrade PFAS in the environment.
Designing, optimising and delivering a gut microbiome to enhance the capability of the black soldier fly to effectively breakdown waste. This approach aims to provide an alternative sustainable solution for managing complex waste streams, reducing the reliance on landfilling or incineration and contributing to a circular economy.
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and can kill bacteria, and are currently considered a promising solution to overcome antibiotic resistance. See how researchers are developing the knowledge that could control the spread of these harmful genes from the environment to humans and animals.
Using multi-omic techniques to develop designer microbiomes to speed up the bioremediation of PFAS contaminated environments.
Could the smallest living organisms, working in tiny communities in every environment, be used to solve large global challenges?
